How much has Fortis College-Columbia's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 58.84% from 2014 ($22,473), where Fortis College-Columbia's current cost is $35,695. In 2024, the COA is increased by 3.51% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $14,787 (2014) to $14,576 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 3.36% over the past 10 years.

The 2024 tuition & fees are lower than last year (2023) at Fortis College-Columbia.

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Fortis College-Columbia over the past 10 years. The COA has increased 58.84% for that period where the last year costs were $35,695. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 3.36% for the last 10 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $14,576. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Fortis College-Columbia over last the 10 years.
YearUndergraduateChange By Year
2014-15$14,787-
2015-16$15,685 6.07%
2016-17$15,895 1.34%
2017-18$16,150 1.60%
2018-19$16,300 0.93%
2019-20$14,920 -8.47%
2020-21$14,109 -5.44%
2021-22$14,216 0.76%
2022-23$14,872 4.61%
2023-24$14,576 -1.99%
Fortis College-Columbia Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,184, and it has decreased -38.84% from the year 2014 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2014-15$1,936-
2015-16$1,952 0.83%
2016-17$1,991 2.00%
2017-18$2,001 0.50%
2018-19$2,025 1.20%
2019-20$1,070 -47.16%
2020-21$1,058 -1.12%
2021-22$1,184 11.91%
2022-23$866 -26.86%
2023-24$1,184 36.72%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 52.93% when living-off campus from the year 2014 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Fortis College-Columbia.
YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2014-15$5,750-
2015-16$5,750
2016-17$10,800 87.83%
2017-18$10,800
2018-19$10,800
2019-20$18,270 69.17%
2020-21$15,284 -16.34%
2021-22$20,718 35.55%
2022-23$18,747 -9.51%
2023-24$19,935 6.34%
Most Searched South Carolina Colleges (last 30 days)
Related Articles and Ads