Columbia International University

Columbia, SC
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Acceptance Rate
98%
Enrollment
690
Graduation Rate
66%
Student-Faculty Ratio
15:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$38,951
Retention Rate
66%

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$27,900
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,900
Avg Net Price
$21,660
Room & Board
$11,950
Total COA
$40,183
Median Debt
$20,000

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$17,430
$30,001–48,000
$21,740
$48,001–75,000
$15,633
$75,001–110,000
$24,406
$110,001+
$27,598
Pell Grant Rate: 28%
Federal Loan Rate: 36%

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Sticker Price$39,850
Estimated Net Price$21,660 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
66%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$38,951
Retention Rate
66%
Median Debt
$20,000

Top Programs

Theology
34.7%
Business & Marketing
18.3%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
7.4%
Communication
6.9%
Public Administration & Social Services
6.9%
Education
4.0%
Psychology
4.0%
Health Professions
2.5%
English
1.5%
Interdisciplinary Studies
1.0%

Demographics

Men 52%Women 48%
White
62.5%
Black
19.6%
Hispanic
1.3%
Asian
2.5%
Two or More
4.3%
International
4.8%

Application Info

Deadlines

ED2025-11-01
EA2025-11-01
RD2026-01-01

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.