Columbia Southern University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,775

Cost of attendance at Columbia Southern University in 2022 for students from Alabama.

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

Alabama's average	$10,612
National average	$17,868

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$5,775

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

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

Alabama's average	$22,133
National average	$17,869

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 Southern University was $12,474. 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 Southern University

Columbia Southern University net price calculator

$12,474

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

Alabama's average	$15,805
National average	$24,387

Below is the net price of Columbia Southern University 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	$12,474	$1,233 (11%)	$11,546	$12,429	$12,386	$13,914	$14,575
2021	$11,241	$290 (3%)	$10,318	$10,957	$11,752	$13,035	$13,490
2020	$10,951	$404 (4%)	$10,074	$10,035	$10,355	$11,627	$13,598
2019	$10,547	$514 (5%)	$9,357	$9,078	$10,683	$11,768	$13,366
2018	$11,061	$774 (8%)	$10,425	$10,563	$11,075	$12,575	$13,835
2017	$10,287	$615 (6%)	$8,979	$9,117	$10,434	$12,129	$13,430
2016	$10,902	$1,641 (18%)	$10,389	$10,006	$10,346	$11,959	$13,644
2015	$9,261	$771 (8%)	$8,830	$9,910	$6,825	$10,754	$12,072
2014	$10,032	--	$9,546	$10,065	$10,395	$12,588

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Columbia Southern University'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	$19,177	$1,368 (8%)	$5,775	$12,786	$616
2021	$17,809	$526 (3%)	$5,775	$11,342	$692
2020	$17,283	$780 (5%)	$5,655	$10,924	$704
2019	$16,503	$568 (4%)	$5,535	$10,280	$688
2018	$15,935	$405 (3%)	$5,415	$9,792	$728
2017	$15,530	$47	$5,175	$9,675	$680
2016	$15,483	$105	$5,175	$9,684	$624
2015	$15,378	$1,763 (13%)	$5,135	$9,603	$640
2014	$13,615	No change	$4,895	$8,720	-
2013	$13,615	--	$4,895	$8,720	-

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Columbia Southern University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $616.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Columbia Southern University 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: N/A

If living off-campus, with family: $5,194

If living off-campus, not with family: $5,194
How much is Columbia Southern University application fees?: Columbia Southern University does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Columbia Southern University offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Columbia Southern University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$235	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$235	Not Available

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Columbia Southern University 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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