2024 Tuition and Comparison Chart

The following chart visualizes the CSU's 2024 tuition & fees and compares to similar schools by school type, level, and location.

2024 Tuition & fees

The 2024 undergraduate tuition & fees at Columbus State University are $5,751 for Georgia residents and $16,804 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition & fees have decreased by 1.00% from last year.
The 2024 graduate tuition & fees are $7,680 for Georgia residents and $12,774 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition & fees stay same as last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over the last 5 years.
2024 Columbus State University Tuition & fees
YearUndergraduateGraduate
Georgia ResidentsOut-of-StateGeorgia ResidentsOut-of-State
2020$6,241$17,295$8,170$13,264
2021$6,241$17,295$8,170$13,264
2022$6,241$17,295$8,170$13,264
2023$5,751$16,805$7,680$12,774
2024$5,751$16,804$7,680$12,774

Living Costs

The 2024 average on-campus living costs is $17,446 including room & board and other living expenses (a student lives in on-campus housing such as dormitory and school-owned apartment). For students living in off-campus housing, the average living cost is $16,306.
The living cost at the school has increased by 12.70% from last year.
The following table and chart show the living costs changes over the last 5 years.
2024 Living Costs
YearOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2020$10,977$3,500$9,588$4,200
2021$11,520$3,350$11,140$4,240
2022$12,080$3,400$11,622$4,240
2023$12,080$3,400$11,622$4,240
2024$11,262$6,184$10,122$6,184

Books & Supplies Costs Trends Chart

The 2024 average cost for purchasing books & supplies is $1,600 at Columbus State University. The books & supplies cost has increased by 9.59% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 books & supplies costs and the trends over the last 5 years.
Columbus State University 2024 Books & Supplies Costs
YearBooks & Supplies Costs
2020$1,350
2021$1,440
2022$1,460
2023$1,460
2024$1,600

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The 2024 undergraduate tuition per credit hour at Columbus State University is $182 for Georgia residents and $643 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour stays same as last year.
The 2024 graduate tuition per credit hour is $350 for Georgia residents and $633 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour stays same as last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 tuition per credit hour and its trends over the last 5 years.
2024 Tuition per Credit Hour
YearUndergraduateGraduate
Georgia ResidentsOut-of-StateGeorgia ResidentsOut-of-State
2020$182$643$350$633
2021$182$643$350$633
2022$182$643$350$633
2023$182$643$350$633
2024$182$643$350$633