Fees are subject to change by Columbus State University and/or the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. Current fee information and payment deadlines are published online each semester. It is the student's responsibility to be aware of current fees and applicable payment deadlines. Students are not officially registered until all fees have been paid.
Undergraduate Tuition. Undergraduate students who meet residency requirements for in-state tuition and are enrolled for 15 or more credit hours are assessed in-state tuition at $2,487 or $165.80 per hour if enrolled in less than 15 hours. Undergraduate students who do not meet residency requirements for in-state tuition and are enrolled for 15 or more credit hours are assessed out-of-state tuition at $8,778 or $584.20 per hour. Online undergraduate courses are assessed a tuition rate of $266 per hour and are not subject to the 15 hour cap. Special undergraduate programs may be charged at a higher rate.
Graduate Tuition. Graduate students who meet residency requirements for in-state tuition and are enrolled for 12 or more credit hours are assessed in-state tuition at $2,286 or $191 per hour if enrolled in less than 12 hours. Graduate students who do not meet residency requirements for in-state tuition and are enrolled for 12 or more credit hours are assessed out-of-state tuition at $9,146 or $763 per hour if enrolled in less than 12 hours. Online graduate courses are assessed a tuition rate of $291 per hour and are not subject to the 12 hour cap. Special graduate programs and courses may be charged at a higher rate.
Mandatory Fees. Mandatory fees are assessed to all students for fall and spring semester. All fees except the technology fee and the institutional fee may be waived for certain distance education programs. Mandatory fees for summer term may be charged at slightly lower rate.
Undergraduates (Non-guaranteed rate) |
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Tuition | Fees | Total | |||||||||||
Hrs |
In-
State |
Out-of-
State |
Activity | Athletic | Health | Access | Tech |
Parking
Deck |
Rec.
Center |
Institutional | International |
In-
State |
Out-of-
State |
1 | $165.80 | $584.20 | $67 | $200 | $43 | $20 | $79 | $42 | $170 | $132.50 | $14 | $933.30 | $1,351.70 |
2 | $331.60 | $1,168.40 | $67 | $200 | $43 | $20 | $79 | $42 | $170 | $132.50 | $14 | $1,099.10 | $1,935.90 |
3 | $497.40 | $1,752.60 | $67 | $200 | $43 | $20 | $79 | $42 | $170 | $132.50 | $14 | $1,264.90 | $2,520.10 |
4 | $663.20 | $2,336.80 | $67 | $200 | $43 | $20 | $79 | $42 | $170 | $132.50 | $14 | $1,430.70 | $3,104.30 |
5 | $829.00 | $2,921.00 | $67 | $200 | $43 | $20 | $79 | $42 | $170 | $265 | $14 | $1,729.00 | $3,821.00 |
6 | $994.80 | $3,505.20 | $67 | $200 | $43 | $20 | $79 | $42 | $170 | $265 | $14 | $1,894.80 | $4,405.20 |
7 | $1,160.50 | $4,089.40 | $67 | $200 | $43 | $20 | $79 | $42 | $170 | $265 | $14 | $2,060.60 | $4,989.40 |
8 | $1,326.40 | $4,673.60 | $67 | $200 | $43 | $20 | $79 | $42 | $170 | $265 | $14 | $2,226.40 | $5,573.60 |
9 | $1,492.20 | $5,257.80 | $67 | $200 | $43 | $20 | $79 | $42 | $170 | $265 | $14 | $2,392.20 | $6,157.80 |
10 | $1,658.00 | $5,842.00 | $67 | $200 | $43 | $20 | $79 | $42 | $170 | $265 | $14 | $2,558.00 | $6,742.00 |
11 | $1,823.80 | $6,426.20 | $67 | $200 | $43 | $20 | $79 | $42 | $170 | $265 | $14 | $2,723.80 | $7,326.20 |
12 | $1,989.60 | $7,010.40 | $67 | $200 | $43 | $20 | $79 | $42 | $170 | $265 | $14 | $2,889.60 | $7,910.40 |
13 | $2,155.40 | $7,594.60 | $67 | $200 | $43 | $20 | $79 | $42 | $170 | $265 | $14 | $3,055.40 | $8,494.60 |
14 | $2,231.20 | $8,178.80 | $67 | $200 | $43 | $20 | $79 | $42 | $170 | $265 | $14 | $3,221.20 | $9,078.80 |
15 | $2,487.00 | $8,778.00 | $67 | $200 | $43 | $20 | $79 | $42 | $170 | $265 | $14 | $3,387.00 | $9,678.00 |
Online rates are not capped at 15 Semester Hours
Tuition for online undergraduate CSU courses is $266 per semester hour plus the technology fee and institutional fee.
Tuition for the WebBSIT program is $350 per semester hour.
Tuition for the online RN-BSN is charged at $344 per credit hour plus the technology fee and institutional fee.
Last Updated: 5/28/13
Graduate Students (see below for exceptions) |
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Tuition | Fees | Total | |||||||||||
Hrs |
In-
State |
Out-of-
State |
Activity | Athletic | Health | Access | Tech |
Parking
Deck |
Rec.
Center |
Institutional | International |
In-
State |
Out-of-
State |
1 | $191 | $763 | $67 | $200 | $43 | $20 | $79 | $42 | $170 | $132.50 | $14 | $958.50 | $1,530.50 |
2 | $382 | $1,526 | $67 | $200 | $43 | $20 | $79 | $42 | $170 | $132.50 | $14 | $1,149.50 | $2,293.50 |
3 | $573 | $2,289 | $67 | $200 | $43 | $20 | $79 | $42 | $170 | $132.50 | $14 | $1,340.50 | $3,056.50 |
4 | $764 | $3,052 | $67 | $200 | $43 | $20 | $79 | $42 | $170 | $132.50 | $14 | $1,531.50 | $3,819.50 |
5 | $955 | $3,815 | $67 | $200 | $43 | $20 | $79 | $42 | $170 | $265 | $14 | $1,855 | $4,715 |
6 | $1,146 | $4,578 | $67 | $200 | $43 | $20 | $79 | $42 | $170 | $265 | $14 | $2,046 | $5,478 |
7 | $1,337 | $5,341 | $67 | $200 | $43 | $20 | $79 | $42 | $170 | $265 | $14 | $2,237 | $6,241 |
8 | $1,528 | $6,104 | $67 | $200 | $43 | $20 | $79 | $42 | $170 | $265 | $14 | $2,428 | $7,004 |
9 | $1,719 | $6,867 | $67 | $200 | $43 | $20 | $79 | $42 | $170 | $265 | $14 | $2,619 | $7,767 |
10 | $1,910 | $7,630 | $67 | $200 | $43 | $20 | $79 | $42 | $170 | $265 | $14 | $2,810 | $8,530 |
11 | $2,101 | $8,393 | $67 | $200 | $43 | $20 | $79 | $42 | $170 | $265 | $14 | $3,001 | $9,293 |
12+ | $2,286 | $9,146 | $67 | $200 | $43 | $20 | $69 | $42 | $170 | $265 | $14 | $3,186 | $10,046 |
Online rates are not capped at 12 semester hours.
Tuition for the MBA program is charged at $241 in-state/$962 out-of-state per credit hour plus all mandatory fees.
Tuition for the MS in Organizational Leadership is charged at $241 in-state/$962 out-of-state per credit hour plus all mandatory fees.
Tuition for the MPA program is charged at $226 in-state /$901 out-of-state per credit hour plus all mandatory fees.
Tuition for the Doctorate in Educational Leadership is $374 per credit hour in-state and $1,070 out-of-state.
Tuition for online CSU graduate courses is $291 per semester hour plus the technology and institution fee.
Tuition for the online MEd in Educational Leadership program is $385 per hour plus the technology and institution fees.
Tuition for the online Graduate MBA program is $700 per semester hour.
Tuition for the online MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) is $385 per credit hour plus the technology and institution fee.
Tuition for the online M.S. in Applied Computer Science is charged at $291 per credit hour plus the technology and institution fee.
Tuition for the GOML (online MEd in Accomplished Teaching, online MAT in Math and Science) is $385 per credit hour plus the technology and institution fees.
Fee and Tuition waivers. Residents of Georgia enrolling under Georgia Constitutional Amendment 23 (62 years of age or older) may have fees and tuition waived. Students must pay special lab fees if applicable. Arrangements should be made in advance through the Admissions Office. *All fees except the technology fee and the institutional fee may be waived for certain distance education programs. Mandatory fees for summer term may be charged at slightly lower rate. Documentation is required to receive an out of state tuition wavier.
Graduate Assistantships. Students approved for graduate assistantships are assessed tuition of $25 for up to 10 semester hours of credit plus applicable student activity, athletic, technology, health, campus access, parking deck, and student recreation center fees. Graduate assistants must also participate in the Board of Regents Mandatory Student Insurance Program unless covered under another group major medical policy that meets approved waiver criteria.
The Board of Regents has adopted the following policies for the purpose of determining in-state tuition status of students:
The Board of Regents has adopted the following policies for the purpose of determining eligibility for waiver of out-of-state tuition:
See the Office of Admissions for details and deadlines on the above listed waivers.
Students are responsible for registering under the proper tuition status. Students classified as non-residents for tuition purposes who believe they are entitled to be reclassified as legal residents must petition the Director of Admissions for a change in status. The petition must be filed no later than the schedule change (add only) deadline of the semester in order for students to be considered for reclassification for that semester. If the petition is granted, reclassification will not be retroactive to prior semesters. Information about necessary documentation to support a petition for reclassification is available in the Admissions Office.
Application fee. A non-refundable, one-time application fee of $40 for undergraduate and $50 for graduate is required of all applicants except Georgia residents 62 years of age or older, and active duty military personnel.
Housing fees.* Residents of CSU apartments and other housing must be enrolled full-time at Columbus State University. Fees are due at the time of registration. Fees for housing range from $2,050 to $3,400 per semester, depending on whether students share a bedroom or bathroom and, in some instances, how many students share an apartment. Meal plans that offer students five to 10 meals per week on CSU's main campus are available from $925 to $1,590 per semester. Fees are subject to change by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. For an overview of options related to living at CSU, visit http://students.columbusstate.edu/housing.php.
For more information on living at CSU's main campus, visit http://life.columbusstate.edu/
For more information on living at CSU's RiverPark campus, visit http://www.columbusstate.edu/riverparkhousing/.
Housing applications are available online, linked to the above pages, which offer more information on housing fees. A damage deposit must accompany a housing application before it will be processed.
Among other amenities, all CSU apartments feature 24-hour security, high-speed Internet access, a full kitchen and on-site laundry and fitness facilities. Utilities, local phone service and free extended cable television service are included in the housing fees. A free shuttle bus transports students hourly between CSU housing and the two campuses. Both campuses offer shopping and dining opportunities within walking distance.
Additional registration fees. First-time registrations during the schedule change period, $25; registrations approved after schedule change, $50.
Class fees. A special class fee is added to certain courses to cover the costs of instructional materials or other expenses. Additional class fees, if applicable, are specified in the course schedule during registration each semester.
Applied music fees. Special fees are added for individual and class instruction in applied music. Applied music fees, if applicable, are specified in the course schedule during registration each semester.
Textbooks. All book sales are final; no refunds will be made. Approximate cost of books and supplies ranges from approximately $400-$600 per semester.
Delinquent Fees and Fines. Students may be withdrawn from Columbus State University at any time they become delinquent in the payment of tuition, fees, the clearing of fines, or the repayment of loans. Students who owe a balance for housing or the meal plan may be removed from housing and/or have their meal plan suspended for failure to pay. A $50 Delinquent Account Fee may be charged to accounts that are 60 days past due in the payment of tuition, fees, housing, or meals. Registration will be stopped and copies of educational records will be withheld if a student has either outstanding financial obligations or delinquent loans. If a student has early registered for a future term and has either outstanding financial obligations or delinquent loans, their registration for the future term may be cancelled. Students referred to a collection agency will be responsible for additional collection fees and may have their account status reported to major Credit Reporting Bureaus.
Returned check charge. A returned check charge of $30 or five percent of the amount of the check, whichever is greater, will be charged for returned checks. After one returned check, personal checks will not be accepted. Any student enrolled who fails to clear a returned check for tuition within 10 days of notification may be disenrolled. Records will be held and the check must be redeemed prior to further registration or receipt of transcript. Students referred to a collection agency will be responsible for additional collection fees and may have their account status reported to major Credit Reporting Bureaus.
Fees will be recalculated and appropriate adjustments made for students who register and then find it necessary to drop a course before the end of the allowable schedule change period. No refund will be made for a reduction in credit hours after the last day to drop during the schedule change period. Students who formally withdraw from the university or cancel their registration before the end of the allowable schedule change period will be entitled to a complete (100%) refund of all registration fees. Students withdrawing from all courses after the end of the allowable schedule change period will be entitled to a prorated refund of the tuition, fees, and other elective charges. The proportion refundable is determined by the date of withdrawal and is equal to that portion of the period of enrollment for which the student has been charged that remains on the last day of attendance, up to the 60 percent point in time of the semester.
Refunds are issued by Higher One, Inc. on behalf of Columbus State University through the CSU CougarOne Card Program. All students will be issued a CSU CougarOne card upon registration. More information can be found at www.csucougarone.com.
NOTE: The CSU CougarOne card is not a credit card.
All students receiving financial assistance who formally withdraw or who stop attending all classes are subject to regulations regarding the return of funds to the appropriate aid program.
Refunds are applied in the following order:
NOTE: The student must return unearned aid for which he/she is responsible by repaying funds to the applicable aid program.
The following steps are performed in refund determination:
Step 1. Determine the student's Title IV aid and HOPE for the term
Step 2. Calculate the percentage of Title IV aid and HOPE earned
Step 3. Determine the amount of Title IV aid and HOPE earned by the student
Step 4. Determine the total Title IV aid and HOPE to be returned
Step 5. Determine the amount of unearned Title IV aid and HOPE due from the school
Step 6. Determine the amount of unearned Title IV aid and HOPE due from the studentExamples are available in the Financial Aid Office, University Hall.
All non-resident fees, matriculation fees, and other required fees paid for the semester will be refunded in the event of the death of a student at any time during a semester. A separate refund schedule will be in effect during summer terms. Students who do not formally withdraw, those suspended for disciplinary reasons, or those who leave the university when disciplinary action is pending are not eligible for a refund of any portion of any fee. Refunds for recalculated fees and 100 percent withdrawals will be released within approximately two weeks after the semester begins. All other refunds will be released within two weeks of withdrawal or adjustment to records.