At Columbia Southern University, our promise is to provide you with affordable, accessible higher education and exceptional student support. To ensure we continue to deliver on our promise without compromising quality, CSU will be adopting a moderate (3%) tuition rate increase effective July 1, 2025.
The new tuition rate will take effect with term 1B26. Registration for term 1B26 begins on April 9, 2025. Additionally, the university will implement a 2.75% credit and debit card fee for all CSU payments. These measures help secure necessary resources that maintain and enhance the educational experience. CSU will continue to hire and train new faculty and staff, provide student support services and grow its academic catalog. All eTextbooks, textbooks and integrated learning resources will continue to be provided at no additional cost.
Undergraduate Courses
The tuition rate for undergraduate courses will increase from $270 to $278 per credit hour.
Graduate Courses
The tuition rate for graduate courses will increase from $349 to $359 per credit hour.
Doctoral Courses
The tuition rate for currently enrolled doctoral students will increase from $545 to $561 per credit hour.
Active-Duty Military
The tuition rate for associate, bachelor’s and master’s courses will remain $250 per credit hour for active-duty military members using tuition assistance. The tech fee will continue to be waived for all active-duty U.S. service members.
Credit and Debit Card Fee
On July 3, 2025, a 2.75% fee will be applied to all credit and debit card payments to CSU, including tuition and fees. There will continue to be payment options that do not require a fee including cash, check, money order or Automated Clearinghouse (also known as ACH or direct deposit). We encourage you to take advantage of these options.
An affordable education has always been, and will continue to be, central to our mission. Even with a new tuition rate, we are proud to rank among the most affordable SACSCOC-accredited universities in the U.S.
Should you like to schedule a time to speak to a financial aid representative or ask further questions, please contact your student support specialist or email Students@ColumbiaSouthern.edu.
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