Cost varies significantly by family income. Use the breakdown below to estimate your net price.
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What You'll Pay at Columbia College
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$22K
+
Room
$9K
+
Books
$1,000
=
Sticker Price
$35,258
$22K+$9K+$1,000=$35,258
Your Family Income
Sticker
$35,258
−
Your Aid
$18,442
=
Net Price
$16,816
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Columbia College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$35,258
Tuition and Fees
$22,214
Room and Board
$9,390
Books and Supplies
$1,000
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$16,850
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$18,408
Columbia College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$17,541
$30–48k
$17,017
$48–75k
$16,816
$75–110k
$22,928
$110k+
$20,399
Understanding Your Aid Package
Columbia College has a sticker price of $35,258 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $35,258/year
Average aid: $16,850 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$16,816/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$17,541/year
54% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
💰
54%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
41%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
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