Columbia International University offers 78 major programs for degree granting/certificate programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 3 major programs - 2 Masters and 1 Doctorate.

The 2024 tuition & fees is $27,900 for undergraduate programs and $11,640 for graduate programs.

Total 1,592 students out of total 2,481 students have enrolled online exclusively. Last year, total 90 students have completed their degree/certificate program through distance learning.

Columbia International University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

Online Degrees / Programs Overview
School NameColumbia International University
TypeFour-year, Private (not-for-profit)
Address7435 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC
Online Students1,592 Enrolled Online Exclusively
148 Enrolled in Some Online Courses
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$27,900
Graduate Tuition & Fees$11,640
Student to Faculty13:1 (7.69%)
Online Degree Programs
Total3 Programs
Masters2 Programs
Doctorate1 Programs

2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table and chart describe 2023-2024 tuition & fees and costs trends over last 5 years at Columbia International University. Each cost is an average amount over the all offered programs. The tuition & fees is $27,900 for all students. For graduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees is $11,640 for all students.

The cost per credit hour for part-time students or overload credits of full-time students is $1,115 for undergraduate programs. The costs per credit hour for graduate programs is $580 for all students.

Tuition Changes (2020-2024)
2019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-2024
Undergraduate$24,000$24,650$25,590$26,840$27,900
Graduate$10,070$10,640$11,810$11,930$11,640
Tuition Changes (2020-2024)
2019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-2024
Undergraduate$965$980$1,020$1,065$1,115
Graduate$550$550$595$595$580

Online Programs By Area of Study

Columbia International University offers 78 degree programs through Certificate, Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate, Post-Graduate Certificate programs. Of that, 3 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 2 Masters, 1 Doctorate.

The following table summarizes the number of degree programs by degree types.

Total Number of Online Degree Programs
CertificateAssociatesBachelors MastersDoctorate Post-Graduate
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED 21NOT OFFERED
Overall Programs3531 2577

Majors and number of completers

The following tables show the offered programs by degree/certificate along with number of completers for each program last year.

CertificateAssociate'sBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoratePost-Graduate
Human ServicesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED ONLY IN CLASSROOMONLY IN CLASSROOM NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Public AdministrationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoratePost-Graduate
Health Services AdministrationNOT OFFERED ONLY IN CLASSROOM ONLY IN CLASSROOMONLY IN CLASSROOM NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoratePost-Graduate
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED ONLY IN CLASSROOM ONLY IN CLASSROOMONLY IN CLASSROOM ONLY IN CLASSROOM NOT OFFERED

Distance Learning Program Student Population

At Columbia International University, there are 2,481 students including in both undergraduate and graduate schools, with full-time and part-time status. Of that, 1,740 students were attending classes through distance learning (1,592 students are enrolled exclusively and 148 are enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment2,481
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,592
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses148
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses741

By location where enrolled students live, out of a total of 1,592 enrolled exclusively in online courses, 415 South Carolina Residents were enrolled in online classes exclusively, 497 students living in the U.S. States other than South Carolina, and 669 non-U.S. students enrolled in online courses.

Distance Learning Enrollment By Student Location
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,592
South Carolina Resident415
Other State In U.S.508
Outside of U.S.669
Distance Learning Enrollment By Degree
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,592
Undergraduate211
Graduate1,381
Distance Learning Enrollment Undergraduate Students
Enrolled Exclusively in Undergraduate Online Courses211
Degree/Certificate Seeking38
Non-Degree/Certificate Seeking173

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