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Tuition & Costs

Your Estimated Price

$15,335 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$3,787 tuition
$8,808 on campus room & board
$1,070 books
$1,670 fees

$27,144 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$15,596 tuition
$8,808 on campus room & board
$1,070 books
$1,670 fees
Estimated Net Price
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Average Aid

$3,113 Annual Institutional Aid

Average Aid
89% of students receive aid
50% get federal aid ($5,089 avg)
47% get state aid ($5,291 avg)
11% get institn'l aid ($3,113 avg)
53% get loans ($5,709 avg)

Tuition Trends

Historical Tuition and Fees, with Projected Future Amounts

Future projections are based on past four years' data averaging 13.2% annual change in in-state tuition and fees and 9.92% change in out-of-state tuition and fees. Amounts shown are estimates only and not guaranteed. For a better estimate, contact the college directly.

Financial Aid

$6,226,083
Annual Aid Awarded
Aid/Loans
Average Amount Percent Awarded
Grant or Scholarship Aid $6,827 79%
Federal Grant Aid $5,089 50%
Pell Grants $4,605 50%
Other Federal Grants $1,007 26%
Institution Grant Aid $3,113 11%
State Grant Aid $5,291 47%
Student Loans $5,709 53%
Federal Loans $5,547 53%
Other Loans $7,315 1%

Merit Aid

Financial Aid Timeline
Financial aid priority deadline: May 1
Financial aid deadline: -
College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about: -
Student must reply to financial aid decision by: -
Financial Aid Contact Info
4225 University Ave
Columbus, GA 31907-5645
(706) 507-8800
http://www.columbusstate.edu
Costs Per Credit Hour
In State $136
Out of State $517

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Bang for the buck
  • 5
  • Courtney from Valdosta, Ga
  • Sep-26-2012 I am a current student here

    From the recreational center, and the MAC and computer labs, to the Cougar Cash; Columbus State University is giving you above and beyond what you pat for. We Cougars are so taken care of. Tuition isn't very expensive, and you are still offered the same amenities more expensive schools offer. What could be better than that?

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  • 5
  • Ashley from Columbus, GA
  • Sep-05-2012 I am a current student here

    While many schools cost an arm and a leg, I love that it is cheaper for me to attend CSU than other schools I thought about attending. While some of my friends decided to go to these bigger more expensive schools, I stayed here. The workload is the same and there is far more for me to do here than they do at their better colleges.

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  • 3
  • Amber from Columbus, GA
  • Aug-17-2012 I am a current student here

    CSU is decently priced, the only problem is verifying what you owe and what your financial aid will cover. The tuition rates increase a little each year but it covers the cost of new construction like the new student rec center, the new library construction and new student housing. They have the best international programs and great scholarships and grants for students wanting to study abroad.

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