by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected tuition and fees for Columbia International University, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. If you're looking for specific information on CIU costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
In 2020-2021, the average tuition and fees at Columbia International University ran about $25,590 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. There was no discount for in-state students.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $24,490 | $1,100 | $25,590 |
CIU tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including room and board.
Remeber that many students qualify for scholarships and financial aid that will lower the amount they have to pay.
How much does Columbia International University cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
Nationwide, out-of-state students pay, on average, $19,933 per year in tuition and fees to attend college. At $25,590 a year, the average out-of-state tuition at Columbia International University was high when compared to the national average. Students do not receive any discounts for living in South Carolina.
If you want to know how CIU compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Southeast | South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Columbia International University Financial Aid.
Over the past five years, CIU tuition and fees has grown by a rate of 2.61% annually. Tuition by 2.43%, and fees by 7.40%. This school year, students can expect to pay $26,943 if the growth keeps up.
For two years of academic instruction, your cost will end up being $54,590 for two years and $112,066 for four years.
This doesn't include other costs such as room and board, transportation or books.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at CIU.
Take note of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing yearlyl. At a log of colleges students will end up paying more for their final year of school than they did for their first.
Discover answers to your finance concerns in the tuition & fees FAQ.