by our College Data Analytics TeamReview the current tuition and fees for Columbia International University, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the most recent year on record, tuition and fees at Columbia International University came in at $27,900 a year for undergraduate students. This rate applies regardless of state residency.
Of those figures, the required fees came to $1,200; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $26,700 |
| Fees | $1,200 |
| Total | $27,900 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and does not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much will Columbia International University cost for part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For some context, here is how Columbia International University prices compare to peer schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In SC | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Average | Expensive | Average |
Against the nationwide average, Columbia International University is about average on cost.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Review the Columbia International University Financial Aid page for more.
Below is how tuition at Columbia International University has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $24,490 |
| Two Years Ago | $25,620 |
| One Year Ago | $26,700 |
| Most Recent Year | $26,700 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at CIU has changed across the reported years.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 2.94%, putting next year’s cost near $28,721.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $28,721 |
| In 2 Years | $29,566 |
| In 3 Years | $30,436 |
| In 4 Years | $31,332 |
| In 5 Years | $32,254 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $120,055.
Tuition is just the starting figure — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Columbia International University, visit the Columbia International University Financial Aid page.
