by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Columbus State Community College, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. In this Columbus State cost report, you'll find:
In 2020-2021, the average out-of-state tuition and fees at Columbus State Community College ran about $10,304 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. Those who hail from the state of Ohio get a discount and only needed to pay $5,038 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $10,304 | $0 | $10,304 |
| In-State | $5,038 | $0 | $5,038 |
Columbus State tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does Columbus State Community College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. With an average cost of $10,304 in tuition and fees for undergraduate students, Columbus State Community College is inexpensive when compared to the national average.
Average in-state tuition and fees for schools across the country is $16,784 a year for undergraduate students. Columbus State only charges $5,038 a year in for in-state undergraduates, making it relatively inexpensive when compared to the national average.
The chart below shows how Columbus State compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | Great Lakes | Ohio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Columbus State Community College Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state Columbus State Community College increased with an average annual rate of 5.57% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $5,615 if the growth keeps up.
If in-state tuition and fees keeps growing at the same pace, the estimated cost for two years at Columbus State would be $11,542, and $24,405 for four years.
During the same time period, tuition and fees for out-of-state students have increased by 4.99%. Out-of-state students will be charged approximately $11,359 in this academic year if the costs keep going up at the same rate.
For two years This means an estimated $23,285 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at Columbus State, and $48,953 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Columbus State.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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