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SAT / ACT Prep cost in Columbia, SC

A typical SAT / ACT Prep figure in Columbia is about $672 per course, about 16% below the national figure of $800.

Typical cost

Typical in Columbia

$672

per course

Fair price range: $168 to $1,850

On the low end
$168
On the high end
$1,850

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Columbia. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 1.9%past year

Up 22.8%over five years

How prices for fees for lessons or instructions have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Fees for lessons or instructions, CUUR0000SERF03), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Group vs private
  2. Hours
  3. Brand
  4. Materials
  5. Score guarantee

Ways to pay less

  1. Start with a book and practice tests
  2. Use group classes
  3. Ask about score guarantees
  4. Avoid huge hour packages
  5. Retake strategically

SAT / ACT Prep in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Columbia, SC$672
$168 to $1,850
National typical$800
$200 to $2,200
Greenville, SC$752
$188 to $2,070
Charleston, SC$720
$180 to $1,980
Albuquerque, NM$700
$175 to $1,925
Des Moines, IA$720
$180 to $1,980
Greensboro, NC$764
$191 to $2,100

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Questions people ask

SAT / ACT Prep in Columbia: what does it cost?

In Columbia, SC, SAT / ACT Prep typically costs about $672 per course, with most prices between $168 and $1,850.

Why is Columbia lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind SAT / ACT Prep earn in Columbia, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Columbia about 16% below the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.