How much has Columbia College - Crystal Lake Campus's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 21.52% from 2018 ($24,240).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, Columbia College - Crystal Lake Campus's COA is $29,456, which is increased by 5.87% from last year.

The following table and chart show changes to Columbia College - Crystal Lake Campus's COA over the past 6 years.

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Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have decreased 1.14% for the last 6 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $8,304. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Columbia College - Crystal Lake Campus over last the 6 years.

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Year	Undergraduate	Change By Year
2018-19	$8,400		-
2019-20	$8,112	-3.43%
2020-21	$8,112
2021-22	$8,832	8.88%
2022-23	$8,496	-3.80%
2023-24	$8,304	-2.26%

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $480, and it has not changed since 2018.

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Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 15.56% when living-off campus from the year 2018 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Columbia College - Crystal Lake Campus.

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Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between Columbia College - Crystal Lake Campus and similar schools.