Tuition
Columbia West College offers ESL (English as a Second Language) programs and classes to people who are serious about learning English.
Morning
| FULL-TIME | |||||
| PROGRAMS | 4 WEEKS | 12 WEEKS | 24 WEEKS | 36 WEEKS | 48 WEEKS |
| ~ 5% Discount | ~ 10% Discount | ~ 15% Discount | ~ 20% Discount | ||
| Business English | $1,800 | $5,100 | $9,700 | $13,700 | $17,000 |
| Essential English (ESL) | $1,200 | $3,400 | $6,500 | $9,200 | $11,500 |
| TOEFL | $1,200 | $3,400 | $6,500 | $9,200 | $11,500 |
| American Culture | $1,200 | $3,400 | $6,500 | $9,200 | $11,500 |
| PART-TIME | |||||
| PROGRAMS | 4 WEEKS | 12 WEEKS | 24 WEEKS | 36 WEEKS | 48 WEEKS |
| Part-Time Morning Program | $800 | $2,200 | $4,300 | $6,100 | $7,680 |
Other Fees
| Application Fee* | $150 |
| Student ID Card* | $20 |
| I-20 Processing and Mailing Fee (non-refundable) | $100–$160 (based on destination and courier company) |
| SEVIS I-901 Fee (Paid to US government) | $350 |
| Conditional Acceptance Letter | Varies per school |
| Textbooks | Varies per program |
| Housing Placement Fee (non-refundable) | $150 |
| Airport Pick-up (one way) | $100 |
| Tutoring | $40–$45 per hour |
| Official Transcript | $20 |
| Enrollment Verification Letter | Active students – $10 |
| Inactive Students – $20 | |
| Late Tuition Payment Fee | $20 (up to 1 week late) |
| $30 (up to 2 weeks late | |
| $40 (up to 3 weeks late) | |
| $50 (up to 4 weeks late) | |
| Returned Check Fee | $40 |
| I-20 Re-issuance Fee (lost or change of start date) | $30 |
| I-20 Deferment Fee (change of status only) | $100 |
| F-2 Processing Fee (per dependent) | $50 |