Paying for Columbia International University

	Undergraduate	Graduate
2024 Tuition & Fee	$27,900 3.95%	$11,640 -2.43%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Columbia International University (Columbia International) is $27,900 for prospective students and the 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $11,640. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $33,160.

64% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $16,751. It could cover 60.04% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $26,699 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Columbia International's 4-year tuition is $119,965, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $188,579.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Columbia International University is $27,900. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 3.95% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $33,160.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $29,002 , a 3.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Columbia International Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$26,840	$13,230
2023-2024	$27,900	$15,350
Change % 2023-2024	3.95%	16.02%
2024-2025	$29,002	$17,810

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $11,640. The graduate tuition is same as the last year. Its graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $16,163.

The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $11,357 for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 2.4% decrease compared to 2024's rate.

Columbia International Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$11,930	$13,230
2023-2024	$11,640	$15,350
Change % 2023-2024	-2.43%	16.02%
2024-2025	$11,357	$17,810

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Columbia International. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $1,115. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $580.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	Cost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$1,065
	2023-2024	$1,115
	2024-2025	$1,167
Graduate	2022-2023	$595
	2023-2024	$580
	2024-2025	$565

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $15,350 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 16.02% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 0.92% compared to the previous year.

The Columbia International's 2024 on-campus COA is $43,450 and off-campus COA is $41,320.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Columbia International
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees	$27,900
Room & Board	$11,950	$9,020
Personal Expenses	$3,400	$4,200
Books & Supplies	$200
Cost of Attendance	$43,450	$41,320

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

Columbia International Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Columbia International?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Columbia International is $119,965.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Columbia International 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$28,713	$29,549	$30,409	$31,295	$119,965
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$29,549	$30,409	$31,295	$32,206	$123,459
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$30,409	$31,295	$32,206	$33,144	$127,054
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$31,295	$32,206	$33,144	$34,109	$130,754
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$32,206	$33,144	$34,109	$35,103	$134,562

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $188,579.

Columbia International 4 Years COA
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$44,835	$46,323	$47,891	$49,529	$188,579
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$46,323	$47,891	$49,529	$51,233	$194,976
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$47,891	$49,529	$51,233	$53,001	$201,654
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$49,529	$51,233	$53,001	$54,834	$208,597
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$51,233	$53,001	$54,834	$56,735	$215,802

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 64% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $121,575.

Columbia International 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$28,084	$29,572	$31,140	$32,778	$121,575
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$29,572	$31,140	$32,778	$34,482	$127,972
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$31,140	$32,778	$34,482	$36,250	$134,650
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$32,778	$34,482	$36,250	$38,083	$141,593
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$34,482	$36,250	$38,083	$39,984	$148,798

	In-State	Out-of-State
Columbia International University	$27,900
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Charleston Southern University	$31,030
Bob Jones University	$21,896
Furman University	$58,312
North Greenville University	$24,650