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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What your tuition covers

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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

Affordable rate
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
 
 

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