Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

UndergraduatePer Credit HourComparison

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Columbia State Community College is $4,904 for Tennessee residents and $18,104 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 9.46% for Tennessee residents and increased by 4.89% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount ($3,887) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,958.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for Columbia State CC is $5,368 for Tennessee residents and $18,989 for out-of-state students which is a 4.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 9.46% for Tennessee residents and increased by 4.89% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $13,594 when a student live off campus for year 2024. The off-campus living costs stayed same compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Tennessee schools with tuition changes from last year at Tennessee colleges tuition change page.
Columbia State CC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$4,480 $17,260$13,594
2023-2024$4,904$18,104$13,594
Change % 2023-20249.46%4.89%0.00%
2024-2025$5,368$18,989$13,594
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Columbia State Community College - COA
Columbia State Community College - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Columbia State Community College - Room and Board Coost Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Columbia State CC. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $187 for Tennessee residents and $739 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$171$705
2023-2024$187$739
2024-2025$204$775
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Columbia State Community College - Tuition per Credit Hour
Columbia State Community College - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Columbia State Community College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Columbia State Community College and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Columbia State Community College$4,904$18,104
Pellissippi State Community College$4,576$17,776
Volunteer State Community College$4,524$17,724
Nashville State Community College$4,498$17,698
Southwest Tennessee Community College$4,550$17,750
Chattanooga State Community College$4,550$17,750

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Columbia State Community College.
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Columbia State Community College 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$4,904$1,800$13,594$18,104$1,800 $13,594
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