Columbia College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$23,840

Cost of attendance at Columbia College in 2022 for students from Missouri.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average	$9,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$23,840

Cost of attendance at Columbia College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average	$19,257
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Columbia College was $24,559. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Columbia College

Columbia College net price calculator

$24,559

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Missouri and nationwide.

Missouri's average	$13,174
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Columbia College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$24,559	$1,395 (5%)	$27,436	$27,035	$24,194	$24,903	$22,407
2021	$25,954	$889 (4%)	$30,061	$23,958	$29,059	$23,755	$23,500
2020	$25,065	$2,759 (12%)	$29,149	$24,862	$23,784	$26,327	$24,312
2019	$22,306	$756 (3%)	$25,162	$23,933	$22,778	$24,151	$22,174
2018	$23,062	$3,958 (15%)	$26,245	$24,851	$24,934	$23,727	$20,539
2017	$27,020	$933 (3%)	$29,364	$27,450	$26,008	$26,065	$26,124
2016	$27,953	$794 (3%)	$29,846	$28,397	$27,903	$28,283	$23,268
2015	$27,159	$15,400 (131%)	$28,905	$27,515	$25,943	$26,488	$25,931
2014	$11,759	--	$13,118	$11,488	$11,267	$9,104	$6,086

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Columbia College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$37,364	$1,270 (3%)	$23,840	$13,044	$480
2021	$38,634	$1,048 (3%)	$24,320	$13,076	$1,238
2020	$39,682	$1,474 (4%)	$23,498	$14,912	$1,272
2019	$38,208	$1,430 (4%)	$22,704	$14,240	$1,264
2018	$36,778	$1,238 (3%)	$21,936	$13,600	$1,242
2017	$35,540	$318	$20,936	$13,440	$1,164
2016	$35,222	$128	$20,936	$13,182	$1,104
2015	$35,094	$516 (1%)	$20,936	$13,106	$1,052
2014	$34,578	$11,227 (48%)	$19,386	$14,192	$1,000
2013	$23,351	--	$6,739	$15,676	$936

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Columbia College provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 545 dormitories available to its students at $5,100 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Columbia College is $567 per month.
Does Columbia College provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Columbia College for one academic year is $3,400, which works out to $378 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Columbia College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $480.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Columbia College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $4,544

If living off-campus, with family: $4,544

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,544
How much is Columbia College application fees?: Columbia College does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Columbia College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Columbia College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$336	$466
For out-of-state students	$336	$466

Housing and Meal

Columbia College offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Columbia College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$3,400	$5,100	N/A	0	545
2021	$3,500	$5,550	N/A	0	545
2020	$1,750	$5,267	N/A	0	531
2019	$3,134	$4,674	N/A	0	394
2018	$2,776	$4,318	N/A	0	444
2017	$2,432	$4,008	N/A	20	400
2016	$2,294	$4,008	N/A	20	395

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Columbia College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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