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On-Campus Undergraduate Tuition
We recently reset our tuition costs to help make Columbia College a realistic option for all students. Our average financial aid package, which includes scholarships, grants, financial aid, loans, and student work, makes attending Columbia College more affordable than many public schools.
90% of our undergraduate students do not pay full tuition thanks to financial aid assistance.
Incoming New Student Annual Tuition and Other Costs
- Full-Time Tuition: $23,556
- Part-Time Tuition: $782 per semester hour
- Resource & Technology Fee: $440 (Full-time)/$220 (Part-time) per semester
*The resource and technology fee supports all areas of students’ academic success, including textbooks, tutoring services, general IT assistance, computer lab maintenance and upgrades, and library database access. Students receive free e-books but can purchase or rent physical copies for an additional cost.
Returning Student Annual Tuition and Other Costs
- Full-Time Tuition: $22,484
- Part-Time Tuition: $747 per semester hour
- Resource & Technology Fee: $420 (Full-time)/$210 (Part-time) per semester
*The resource and technology fee supports all areas of students’ academic success, including textbooks, tutoring services, general IT assistance, computer lab maintenance and upgrades, and library database access. Students receive free e-books but can purchase or rent physical copies for an additional cost.
On-Campus Housing Costs (per semester)
- Standard Double: $2,750
- Cottages-Standard Double: $2,915
- Standard Single: $4,125
- Double as a Single (privatized room): $3,575
On-Campus Meal Plan Costs (per semester)
- 19 meals/week: $2,415 (Required for First Years)
- 15 meals/week: $2,360
- 10 meals/week: $2,255 (Seniors & Commuters Only)
- 5 meals/week: $1,045 (Commuters Only)
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Online & Evening Undergraduate Tuition
Online
Advance your education anywhere, anytime with our 100% online degrees. We also accept up to 90 credits for transfer, so you can complete your degree in less time at a lower cost.
- Tuition
- 2024-2025: $419 per credit hour
- 2025-2026: $427 per credit hour
- Resource & Technology Fee*
- 2024-2025: $26 per credit hour
- 2025-2026: $27 per credit hour
*The resource and technology fee supports all areas of students’ academic success, including textbooks, tutoring services, general IT assistance, computer lab maintenance and upgrades, and library database access. Students receive free e-books but can purchase or rent physical copies for an additional cost.
Evening
Get your bachelor's degree exclusively in the evening, so you can stay focused on other priorities, while charting a new and exciting path. We also accept up to 90 credits for transfer, so you can complete your degree in less time at a lower cost.
- Full-Time Tuition: $6,518 per semester
- Part-Time Tuition: $427 per credit hour
- Resource & Technology Fee*: $27 per credit hour
*The resource and technology fee supports all areas of students’ academic success, including textbooks, tutoring services, general IT assistance, computer lab maintenance and upgrades, and library database access. Students receive free e-books but can purchase or rent physical copies for an additional cost.
Graduate Tuition
We offer online graduate programs at a highly competitive rate of $630 per semester hour, which includes free e-books. Advance your career, increase your earning potential, or change careers with a Columbia College graduate degree.
- Graduate Tuition
- 2024-2025: $600 per credit hour
- 2025-2026: $630 per credit hour
- Resource & Technology Fee*
- 2024-2025: $26 per credit hour
- 2025-2026: $27 per credit hour
*The resource and technology fee supports all areas of students’ academic success, including textbooks, tutoring services, general IT assistance, computer lab maintenance and upgrades, and library database access. Students receive free e-books but can purchase or rent physical copies for an additional cost.
Other Resources
Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan
South Carolina’s 529 college savings plan, Future Scholar, can be an important resource for paying for qualified college expenses, such as tuition, room and board, textbooks, and computers. Visit the Office of the State Treasurer’s website for more information about the many benefits of this savings program.