Columbia International 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$25,590

Cost of attendance at Columbia International University in 2022 for students from South Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$11,805
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$25,590

Cost of attendance at Columbia International University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$26,143
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Columbia International University was $20,088. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Columbia International

Columbia International net price calculator

$20,088

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in South Carolina and nationwide.

South Carolina's average	$16,874
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Columbia International for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$20,088	$1,437 (8%)	$20,768	$16,688	$18,973	$19,223	$24,846
2021	$18,651	$409 (2%)	$15,997	$17,320	$17,307	$18,703	$23,351
2020	$18,242	$106	$16,575	$14,738	$18,451	$19,418	$22,628
2019	$18,136	$340 (2%)	$17,010	$12,730	$16,390	$19,566	$23,028
2018	$18,476	$1,730 (9%)	$15,043	$16,080	$16,160	$20,822	$24,560
2017	$20,206	$2,264 (13%)	$16,251	$18,893	$19,300	$20,120	$24,019
2016	$17,942	$1,707 (9%)	$16,503	$15,004	$19,449	$18,752	$23,588
2015	$19,649	$2,803 (17%)	$15,508	$16,951	$18,952	$21,973	$18,398
2014	$16,846	--	$13,830	$12,172	$15,450	$18,904	$18,502

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Columbia International University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$38,700	$940 (2%)	$25,590	$12,510	$600
2021	$37,760	$650 (2%)	$24,650	$12,510	$600
2020	$37,110	$310	$24,000	$12,510	$600
2019	$36,800	$1,300 (4%)	$23,690	$12,510	$600
2018	$35,500	$840 (2%)	$22,390	$12,510	$600
2017	$34,660	$2,870 (8%)	$21,490	$12,570	$600
2016	$37,530	$950 (3%)	$20,430	$16,100	$1,000
2015	$36,580	$550 (2%)	$19,480	$16,100	$1,000
2014	$36,030	$8,185 (29%)	$18,930	$16,100	$1,000
2013	$27,845	--	$18,745	$8,500	$600

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at Columbia International? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $8,950 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at Columbia International is $994 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Columbia International estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $600.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Columbia International estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,710

If living off-campus, with family: $4,510

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,510
How much is Columbia International application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $25 and $25 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Columbia International offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Columbia International University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,020	$595
For out-of-state students	$1,020	$595

Housing and Meal

**Columbia International requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Columbia International University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$8,950	20	400
2021	N/A	N/A	$8,950	21	420
2020	N/A	N/A	$8,850	21	420
2019	N/A	N/A	$8,150	21	420
2018	N/A	N/A	$7,990	21	402
2017	N/A	N/A	$7,760	21	643
2016	N/A	N/A	$7,530	0	678

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Columbia International University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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