Columbia International University
Columbia, SC · Private nonprofit · offers Graduate degrees
94%Acceptance rate
$26,036Average net price / year
47%Graduation rate
$38,951Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$20,000Median debt at graduation
716Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $27,900
- Total cost of attendance
- $43,045
- Room & board
- $11,950
- Books & supplies
- $1,200
- Average net price
- $26,036
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $21,955
- $30–48k
- $25,644
- $48–75k
- $23,535
- $75–110k
- $28,722
- $110k+
- $29,751
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 94.5%
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 47%
- First-year retention
- 53%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $33,929
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $38,951
- Median debt (graduates)
- $20,000
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 34%
- Students with federal loans
- 46%
Programs: what graduates earn
9 of 77 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Bachelor's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 35 | $23,737 | $20,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 6 | $43,210 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 22 | $23,982 | — |
| Psychology, General | 8 | $23,347 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 34 | $40,432 | — |
First professional degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $40,416 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | — | $32,736 | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | — | $48,301 | — |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | — | $43,723 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 716
- Graduate students
- 3,433
- Part-time
- 8%
- Women / men
- 51% / 49%
- White
- 62%
- Hispanic
- 0%
- Black
- 20%
- Asian
- 2%
- International
- 5%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 13:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $57,690 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 96%
- Accreditor
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- Website
- www.ciu.edu
- Also known as
- CIU
Most popular fields
- Communication & Journalism – 8% of degrees
- Education – 11% of degrees
- English – 1% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 7% of degrees
- Biological Sciences – 1% of degrees
- Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 10% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Columbia International University?
94.5% of applicants were admitted.
How much does Columbia International University cost?
The average net price after grants is $26,036 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $27,900 and the full cost of attendance is $43,045.
How much do Columbia International University graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $38,951 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
47% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Columbia
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC · Public · 29,820 students |
$22,811 | 60% | 79% | $62,177 |
| Benedict College Columbia, SC · Private nonprofit · 1,536 students |
$18,250 | 96% | 24% | $31,902 |
| Columbia College Columbia, SC · Private nonprofit · 1,343 students |
$18,408 | 94% | 37% | $41,338 |
| Fortis College-Columbia Columbia, SC · Private for-profit · 582 students |
$20,404 | — | 43% | $36,368 |
| Allen University Columbia, SC · Private nonprofit · 576 students |
$10,972 | 73% | 13% | $30,497 |
| South University-Columbia Columbia, SC · Private for-profit · 450 students |
$27,693 | — | 23% | $34,421 |
| Southeastern College-Columbia Columbia, SC · Private for-profit · 267 students |
$31,941 | 97% | 67% | $31,156 |
| Barber Tech Academy-Columbia Columbia, SC · Private for-profit · 51 students |
$26,281 | — | — | — |
| ECPI University-Columbia Columbia, SC · Private for-profit |
— | — | — | $42,837 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.