What Does College Cost?

Columbia College pledges to be up front and truthful about the cost of college, so you can plan your degree with no surprise expenses.

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Tuition

Budget for college with confidence knowing that tuition is one affordable rate. No fees. No book costs. No surprises.

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Take online classes or in-seat classes at one of our more than 30 locations nationwide.

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Degrees

Earn a college degree that works for you. We offer more than 40 programs designed with today’s job market in mind.

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What your tuition covers

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No fees

Columbia College eliminated all fees. No application fee. No technology fee. No lab fee. Come be fee-less with us.

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No book costs

College students can spend thousands on textbooks each year. At Columbia College, you pay $0.

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No surprises

Don’t let surprise expenses slow you down. With no hidden fees, you can start or finish your degree without any roadblocks.

Tuition Rates

^$375
Online & evening undergraduate
per credit hour

^$490
Graduate
per credit hour

^$250
Current service members
Undergraduate per credit hour

^$325
Current service members
Graduate per credit hour

Fixed rate
Up to 5 years
Traditional Campus

Dare to compare

We take pride in offering a quality education at a fair price. Do the research and discover why students choose Columbia College to earn their degree.

			Other fees
School/university	Total tuition and books per course	Books provided	Variable	One-time
Columbia College	$1,125	✔	^$0	^$0
Missouri Online	$1,054		$15 per credit hour	$384
Arizona State University (ASU Online)	$1,703		$120	$78
American Public University System	$855	✓	$65 per course	$100
University of Maryland Global Campus	$1,497	✓	$15 per credit hour	$100
Western Governors University	$3,923		$150 per term	$65
University of Pheonix	$1,364		$0	$0
Southern New Hampshire	$1,260		$102	$150
Purdue University	$1,669	✓	$345 per term	$0
Maryville University	$1,500		$400 per semester	$0

Comparing costs associated with attending college is difficult, even for us.
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