For the academic year 2024-2025, Columbia Southern's tuition & fees is $6,224 for first-year students. Compared to similar schools, its Columbia Southern's tuition is quite lowe. The average tuition of the schools is $12,754.
The average tuition of similar schools to Columbia Southern is lower than 4-year colleges' average, which is $25,541 in 2025.
South University-Montgomery has the most expensive tuition & fees of $17,895 and Columbia Southern University has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,224 among the schools.
The average itemized cost for schools similar to Columbia Southern is as follows:
The following table compares 2025 tuition, fees, and other colleges expenses between Columbia Southern and similar schools to it. You can compare these schools on a variety of aspects at college comparison page.
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| South University-MontgomeryMontgomery, AL | $17,895 | $475 | $540 | - | $9,439 | ||
| Strayer University-AlabamaBirmingham, AL | $13,920 | $339 | $675 | - | $9,438 | ||
| University of Phoenix-AlabamaBirmingham, AL | $10,905 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Columbia Southern UniversityOrange Beach, AL | $6,224 | $270 | - | - | $9,548 | ||
| Brown Mackie College-BirminghamBirmingham, AL | $12,492 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Strayer University-Huntsville CampusHuntsville, AL | $13,920 | - | $675 | - | $9,438 | ||
| Strayer University - Montgomery CampusMontgomery, AL | $13,920 | - | $675 | - | $9,438 | ||
| Average | - | $12,754 | - | $361 | $641 | - | $9,460 |