Fixed rate tuition
Plan your college finances with confidence
Making financial plans for college isn't always easy. Many colleges increase their tuition every year, sometimes drastically and unexpectedly. This can have a serious effect on your financial situation and your ability to pay for your education.
At Columbia College, we believe that you should be able to plan your finances with confidence. That's why we've removed the uncertainty over tuition increases by introducing our fixed rate tuition program. The tuition rate charged your first academic year at the college will remain fixed for five consecutive years.
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2020/2021 tuition rate for new students
These rates apply to students who are enrolled full-time (for the first time) as Columbia College students in the Fall semester 2020 and/or Spring semester 2021.
Full-time tuition (12 - 18 credit hours)
| Semester |
Tuition ($) |
| Fall, 2020 |
12,160.50 |
| Spring, 2021 |
12,160.50 |
| Total for 2020-2021 |
24,321.00 |
Part time (1-6.0 credit hour): $504.00 per credit hour
Part time (6.1-11.9credit hours): $736.00 per credit hour
Overload fee: $504.00 per credit hour over 18 hours
Nursing classes
| Nursing classes |
Cost per credit hour |
| *Associate in Science in Nursing (ASN) |
$405 |
*The per-course cost reflects nursing sequence classes only. Tuition rates for students on the traditional campus still apply. Students taking prerequisite courses online or in the evening will pay the online/evening per credit hour rate for those classes.
Residential fees
These rates apply to students living on campus for the Fall semester 2020 and/or Spring semester 2021.
2020-2021 Residential Life costs
| Residential Hall |
Cost per semester ($) |
| Banks double room |
2,550 |
| Miller double room |
2,650 |
| Hughes double room |
2,650 |
| Hughes Haven |
2,800 |
| New Residence Hall |
2,950 |
| Cougar Village |
3,050 |
All day dining
| Meal plan |
Cost per semester ($) |
Cougar Bucks ($)* |
Guest passes |
| Platinum |
1,800 |
250 |
8 |
| Gold |
1,750 |
150 |
6 |
| Silver |
1,700 |
50 |
3 |
| Commuter and Cougar Village only |
1,300 |
50 |
3 |
*Cougar Bucks are a dollar equivalence only accepted at Columbia College dining facilities. Cougar Bucks offer Columbia College students a convenient method of paying for goods and services. Cougar Bucks do not rollover from semester to semester, so be sure to use them all up before the semester ends.
2019/2020 tuition rate for new students
These rates apply to students who are enrolled full-time (for the first time) as Columbia College students in the Fall semester 2019 and/or Spring semester 2020.
Full-time tuition (12 - 18 credit hours)
| Semester |
Tuition ($) |
| Fall, 2019 |
11,749.00 |
| Spring, 2020 |
11,749.00 |
| Total for 2019-2020 |
23,498.00 |
Part time (1-6.0 credit hour): $504.00 per credit hour
Part time (6.1-11.9credit hours): $736.00 per credit hour
Overload fee: $504.00 per credit hour over 18 hours
Nursing classes
| Nursing classes |
Cost per credit hour |
| *Associate in Science in Nursing (ASN) |
$405 |
*The per-course cost reflects nursing sequence classes only. Tuition rates for students on the traditional campus still apply. Students taking prerequisite courses online or in the evening will pay the online/evening per credit hour rate for those classes.
Residential fees
These rates apply to students living on campus for the Fall semester 2019 and/or Spring semester 2020.
2019-2020 Residential Life costs
| Residential Hall |
Cost per semester ($) |
| Banks double room |
2,450 |
| Miller double room |
2,550 |
| Hughes double room |
2,550 |
| Hughes Haven |
2,650 |
| New Residence Hall |
2,750 |
| Cougar Village |
2,850 |
All day dining
| Meal plan |
Cost per semester ($) |
Cougar Bucks ($)* |
Guest passes |
| Platinum |
1,750 |
250 |
8 |
| Gold |
1,700 |
150 |
6 |
| Silver |
1,650 |
50 |
3 |
| Commuter and Cougar Village only |
1,300 |
50 |
3 |
*Cougar Bucks are a dollar equivalence only accepted at Columbia College dining facilities. Cougar Bucks offer Columbia College students a convenient method of paying for goods and services. Cougar Bucks do not rollover from semester to semester, so be sure to use them all up before the semester ends.
2018/2019 tuition rate for new student
These rates apply to students who are enrolled full-time (for the first time) as Columbia College students in the Fall semester 2018 and/or Spring semester 2019.
| Full-time tuition (12 - 18 credit hours) |
| Fall, 2018 semester |
$11,352.00 |
| Spring, 2019 semester |
$11,352.00 |
| Total for 2018-2019 |
$22,704.00 |
Part time (1-6.0 credit hour): $487.00 per credit hour
Part time (6.1-11.9credit hours): $710.00 per credit hour
Overload fee: $487.00 per credit hour over 18 hours
Residential fees
These rates apply to students living on campus for the Fall semester 2018 and/or Spring semester 2019.
| 2018-2019 Residential Life costs (per semester) |
| Double room |
$2,337.00 |
| Hughes Haven |
$2,454.00 |
| Cougar Village |
$2,629.00 |
| Single room charge (additional fee) |
$750.00 |
All day dining
|
$1,567.00 |
2017/2018 tuition rate for new and returning student
These rates apply to students who are enrolled full-time (for the first time) as Columbia College students in the Fall semester 2017 and/or Spring semester 2018.
| Full-time tuition (12 - 18 credit hours) |
| Fall, 2017 semester |
$10,968.00 |
| Spring, 2018 semester |
$10,968.00 |
| Total for 2017-2018 |
$21,936.00 |
Part time (1-6.0 credit hour): $471.00 per credit hour
Part time (6.1-11.9credit hours): $686.00 per credit hour
Overload fee: $471.00 per credit hour over 18 hours
Residential fees
These rates apply to students living on campus for the Fall semester 2017 and/or Spring semester 2018.
| 2017-2018 Residential Life costs (per semester) |
| Double room |
$2,159.00 |
| Hughes Haven |
$2,266.00 |
| Cougar Village |
$2,427.50 |
| Single room charge (additional fee) |
$750.00 |
All day dining
|
$1,388.00 |
2016/2017 tuition rate for returning student
These rates apply to students who are enrolled full-time (for the first time) as Columbia College students in the Fall semester 2016 and/or Spring semester 2017.
| Full-time tuition (12 - 18 credit hours) |
| Fall, 2016 semester |
$10,468.00 |
| Spring, 2017 semester |
$10,468.00 |
| Total for 2016-2017 |
$20,936.00 |
Part time (1-6.0 credit hour): $471.00 per credit hour
Part time (6.1-11.9credit hours): $686.00 per credit hour
Overload fee: $471.00 per credit hour over 18 hours
These rates apply to students who are enrolled full-time (for the first time) as Columbia College students in the Fall semester 2015 and/or Spring semester 2016.
2015/2016 tuition rate for returning student
| Full-time tuition (12 - 18 credit hours) |
| Fall, 2015 semester |
$10,468.00 |
| Spring, 2016 semester |
$10,468.00 |
| Total for 2015-2016 |
$20,936.00 |
Part time (1-6.0 credit hour): $471.00 per credit hour
Part time (6.1-11.9credit hours): $686.00 per credit hour
Overload fee: $471.00 per credit hour over 18 hours
Other fees
| Audit tuition (per semester hour) |
$250.00* |
| Late payment fee |
$29.00 |
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Lab/ field experience fees (per course) |
| Art courses |
$30.00* |
| Education courses |
$30.00* |
BSN Program fee:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing students will pay an additional $500 Nursing Program fee in each of the first six semesters of the program ($2,000 total).
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$2000.00 |
| Science courses |
$30.00* |
| Technology courses |
$30.00* |
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Parking |
| Annual permit for 2019-2020 |
$40.00* |
| January to July for 2019-2020 |
$35.00* |
| May to July for 2019-2020 |
$30.00* |
| Annual permit for 2020-2021 |
TBD |
| Graduation fees |
| Undergraduate |
$75.00* |
| Graduate |
$120.00* |
| Transcript fees |
$10 |
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Application fees |
| Insurance: mandatory for International Students (per year) |
approx. $1,200 |
* Actual fees will be determined by April 1, 2019
Payment
Upon registration, all students are required to
pay the entire balance of their accounts (after financial
aid awards are considered). Either make a full payment
or set up a deferred payment plan. A late registration
fee is charged to all students registering on
or after the first day of classes.
Columbia College offers several options for financial aid and scholarships. Visit the
Financial
Aid Web site for more information.
Outstanding balance from a previous semester
Until the balance is paid, the student will not be
allowed to:
- Register for any subsequent semester.
- Obtain a transcript of academic work.
- Apply for a residence hall room.
Fees are reviewed and are
subject to change annually.
Each semester's fees are due in full at the time
of registration. Arrangements may be made to
use a deferred payment plan.
For more in-depth information about tuition and fees, read the Tuition and Fees
section of the Undergraduate Catalog.
Leave of absence
If students withdraw or take a leave of absence from Columbia College, they may be eligible for a tuition adjustment.
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