Columbia State 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,666

Cost of attendance at Columbia State Community College in 2022 for students from Tennessee.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$9,811
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,124

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

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$20,464
National average	$8,757

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 State Community College was $8,920. 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 State

Columbia State net price calculator

$8,920

Below is the average net price of 2 year, public colleges in Tennessee and nationwide.

Tennessee's average	$14,439
National average	$8,115

Below is the net price of Columbia State 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	$8,920	$2,215 (33%)	$7,310	$7,361	$8,840	$8,894
2021	$6,705	$60	$5,233	$6,089	$7,851	$9,379
2020	$6,645	$128 (2%)	$5,816	$6,253	$8,161	$8,610
2019	$6,517	$152 (2%)	$5,449	$5,975	$8,064	$10,253
2018	$6,669	$137 (2%)	$5,166	$6,296	$7,475	$8,224
2017	$6,806	$341 (5%)	$6,019	$6,545	$7,562	$9,505	$10,470
2016	$6,465	$98 (1%)	$5,076	$5,384	$8,301	$10,490	$10,171
2015	$6,563	$45	$5,029	$5,898	$8,471	$10,630	$10,276
2014	$6,518	--	$5,023	$6,033	$8,310	$10,011	$10,428

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Columbia State Community 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	$20,060	$489 (2%)	$4,666	$13,594	$1,800
2021	$20,549	No change	$4,582	$14,217	$1,750
2020	$20,549	$282 (1%)	$4,582	$14,217	$1,750
2019	$20,267	$114	$4,269	$13,998	$2,000
2018	$20,153	$140	$4,155	$13,998	$2,000
2017	$20,013	$598 (3%)	$4,015	$13,998	$2,000
2016	$19,415	$2,462 (15%)	$3,919	$13,896	$1,600
2015	$16,953	$1,314 (8%)	$3,799	$11,554	$1,600
2014	$15,639	$165 (1%)	$3,607	$10,832	$1,200
2013	$15,474	--	$3,511	$10,763	$1,200

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 State estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,800.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Columbia State 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: $3,424

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,424
How much is Columbia State application fees?: Columbia State does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Columbia State offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Columbia State Community College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$171	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$705	Not Available

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Columbia State Community 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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