The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 19.00% from 2019 ($24,752), where Columbia College - Waynesville's current cost is $29,456.
In 2024, the COA is increased by 5.87% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $8,112 (2019) to $8,304 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 2.37% over the past 10 years.
The 2024 tuition & fees are lower than last year (2023) at Columbia College - Waynesville.
Columbia College - Waynesville's tuition increase rate is lower than the Missouri's average increase rate of 17.54%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is lower than the average increase rate of 28.12%.
Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends
The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Columbia College - Waynesville over the past 5 years. The COA has increased 19.00% for that period where the last year costs were $29,456.
The COA includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. It varies by major programs, type of living facility, and personal expenses.
On-campus living costs are not available.
Tuition & Fees Changes
The tuition & fees have increased 2.37% for the last 5 years , and the 2024 tuition & fees are $8,304. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Columbia College - Waynesville over last the 5 years.
Books & Supplies Costs Changes
The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $480, and it has not changed since 2019.
| Year | Books & Supplies | Change by Year |
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| 2019-20 | $480 | - |
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| 2020-21 | $480 | |
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| 2021-22 | $480 | |
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| 2022-23 | $480 | |
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| 2023-24 | $480 | |
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Living Costs Changes
The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 14.13% when living-off campus from the year 2019 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Columbia College - Waynesville.
| Year | Living Off Campus | Change by Year |
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| 2019-20 | $7,775 | - |
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| 2020-21 | $8,063 | 3.76% |
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| 2021-22 | $8,351 | 6.68% |
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| 2022-23 | $8,895 | 5.37% |
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| 2023-24 | $9,728 | 9.68% |
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