Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $3,042 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $5,442 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $12,783 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $4,959 | State avg: $16,729. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 54.28% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 0.00% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Columbus Technical College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$5,442
Books and supplies
$1,465
Fees and remainder
$5,876
Sticker price
$12,783
Average net price
$4,959
Average aid coverage
61%
$7,824 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Columbus Technical College pays approximately $4,959 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Georgia average of $16,729 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Columbus Technical College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Georgia and national averages.
Columbus Technical College net price
$4,959
Georgia average
$16,729
National average
$17,506
Columbus Technical College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $5,442 and average net price at $4,959. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$5,442
Current net price
$4,959
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Columbus Technical College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$34,238
Undergraduates
2,668
10-Year Median Earnings - Columbus Technical College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Columbus Technical College graduates earn about 0.8x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Columbus Technical College?
Undergraduates
2,668
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
54.28%
Above national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
0.00%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 54.28% of Columbus Technical College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 0.00% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Columbus Technical College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
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Accreditation
Columbus Technical College lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Columbus Technical College is listed at 928 Manchester Expressway, Columbus, GA 31904-6572. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Columbus Technical College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Technical College | Not available | $5,442 | $4,959 | $34,238 |
| Miami Ad School-Atlanta | Not available | $19,400 | $28,032 | $106,192 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | 16.46% | $32,876 | $13,289 | $102,772 |
| Chamberlain University-Georgia | 96.15% | $19,686 | $31,471 | $92,405 |
| Emory University | 11.10% | $60,774 | $23,911 | $80,137 |
Similar Schools in Columbus
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Columbus Technical College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Columbus Technical College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Columbus Technical College tuition?
Columbus Technical College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $5,442.
What is Columbus Technical College's average net price?
Columbus Technical College's average net price in the local dataset is $4,959.
What is Columbus Technical College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $34,238 for Columbus Technical College.
Is Columbus Technical College accredited?
Columbus Technical College's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Columbus Technical College?
The local dataset lists 2,668 undergraduate students at Columbus Technical College.
What percentage of Columbus Technical College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Columbus Technical College in the local dataset is 54.28%.
What is the federal loan rate at Columbus Technical College?
The federal loan rate for Columbus Technical College in the local dataset is 0.00%.
Where should I verify Columbus Technical College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Columbus Technical College or the latest official federal education data.