Columbia International University: cost & net price by income
Columbia, South Carolina
Here's what students actually pay to attend Columbia International University after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $15,997 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $23,351. Published in-state tuition is $27,900. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$15,997/yr
- $30k–$48k$17,320/yr
- $48k–$75k$17,307/yr
- $75k–$110k$18,703/yr
- $110k+$23,351/yr
Columbia International University cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $27,900
- Out-of-state tuition
- $27,900
- Students receiving aid
- 28%
B
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Columbia International University cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Columbia International University is about $15,997 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Columbia International University?
- At Columbia International University, published in-state tuition is $27,900 and out-of-state tuition is $27,900 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Columbia International University worth the cost?
- FindU gives Columbia International University a value grade of B — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)