Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $21,676. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Georgia residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $5,898 | $17,610 |
| Housing & meals | $11,262 | $11,262 |
| Books & supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Personal & travel | $6,184 | $6,184 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,268 | −$3,268 |
| Total cost of attendance | $21,676 | $33,388 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Columbus State University net price compared with other Georgia colleges
Columbus State University has the 19th-lowest average net price of 55 Georgia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Georgia Institute of Technology | $12,116 | 94% | $102,772 |
| 16 | Middle Georgia State University | $12,361 | 25% | $40,863 |
| 17 | Wesleyan College | $12,724 | 45% | $44,317 |
| 18 | University of West Georgia | $12,786 | 43% | $49,587 |
| 19 | Columbus State University | $13,115 | 42% | $44,544 |
| 20 | Augusta University | $13,787 | 49% | $48,472 |
| 21 | University of Georgia | $13,936 | 90% | $68,726 |
| 22 | Kennesaw State University | $15,048 | 52% | $57,552 |
| 23 | College of Coastal Georgia | $15,261 | 26% | $39,318 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Georgia colleges →
Why Columbus State University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus State University | 99% | $13,115 | 42% | $44,544 | This school |
| Middle Georgia State University | 100% | $12,361 | 25% | $40,863 | |
| Augusta University | 86% | $13,787 | 49% | $48,472 | |
| College of Coastal Georgia | 98% | $15,261 | 26% | $39,318 | |
| Valdosta State University | 72% | $10,945 | 42% | $49,361 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Columbus State University would cost you $754 more per year than Middle Georgia State University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Columbus State University, mostly from higher housing & meal costs (+$2,412).
- Columbus State University gives aided families $1,305 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Georgia resident | Columbus State University | Middle Georgia State University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $5,898 | $5,038 | +$860 |
| Books & supplies | $1,600 | $1,240 | +$360 |
| Housing & meals | $11,262 | $8,850 | +$2,412 |
| Personal & travel | $6,184 | $7,153 | −$969 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,268 | −$2,664 | −$604 |
| Sticker price | $21,676 | $19,617 | +$2,059 |
| Average grants | −$8,561 | −$7,256 | −$1,305 |
| You pay | $13,115 | $12,361 | +$754 |
“+” means Columbus State University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Columbus State University cost questions
How much is tuition at Columbus State University?
Tuition and fees are $5,898 a year for Georgia residents and $17,610 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending Columbus State University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $21,676 a year for Georgia residents living on campus and about $33,388 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at Columbus State University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $13,115 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $11,271; $48–75k pay $13,786; $110k+ pay $18,329. These figures are for Georgia residents.
How much debt do Columbus State University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $15,000, and 6.0% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Columbus State University overview