Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $43,045. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $27,900 |
| Housing & meals | $11,950 |
| Books & supplies | $200 |
| Personal & travel | $3,400 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$405 |
| Total cost of attendance | $43,045 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
CIU net price compared with other South Carolina colleges
CIU has the 33rd-lowest average net price of 35 South Carolina colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Newberry College | $21,656 | 45% | $48,040 |
| 28 | Charleston Southern University | $21,666 | 47% | $45,898 |
| 29 | Clemson University | $22,253 | 87% | $71,513 |
| 30 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | $22,811 | 79% | $62,177 |
| 31 | Converse University | $23,283 | 62% | $40,867 |
| 32 | Anderson University | $23,544 | 66% | $42,101 |
| 33 | Columbia International University | $26,036 | 47% | $38,951 |
| 34 | Furman University | $30,308 | 79% | $68,635 |
| 35 | American College of the Building Arts | $30,403 | 62% | — |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All South Carolina colleges →
Why CIU costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia International University | 94% | $26,036 | 47% | $38,951 | This school |
| Coker University | 94% | $20,286 | 40% | $40,117 | |
| Southern Wesleyan University | 100% | $15,464 | 52% | $47,756 | |
| Newberry College | 90% | $21,656 | 45% | $48,040 | |
| Columbia College | 94% | $18,408 | 37% | $41,338 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Columbia International University would cost you $5,750 more per year than Coker University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Columbia International University, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$5,516).
- Coker University gives aided families $8,510 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, South Carolina resident | CIU | Coker University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $27,900 | $33,416 | −$5,516 |
| Books & supplies | $200 | $3,000 | −$2,800 |
| Housing & meals | $11,950 | $10,882 | +$1,068 |
| Personal & travel | $3,400 | $1,632 | +$1,768 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$405 | −$3,125 | +$2,720 |
| Sticker price | $43,045 | $45,805 | −$2,760 |
| Average grants | −$17,009 | −$25,519 | +$8,510 |
| You pay | $26,036 | $20,286 | +$5,750 |
“+” means CIU costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
CIU cost questions
How much is tuition at CIU?
Tuition and fees are $27,900 a year.
What is the total cost of attending CIU?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $43,045 a year.
What do families actually pay at CIU?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $26,036 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $21,955; $48–75k pay $23,535; $110k+ pay $29,751.
How much debt do CIU graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $10,500, and 4.3% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Columbia International University overview