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48.2%Acceptance
$27,900Tuition
690Students
66%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$38,951Earnings
#9 in South CarolinaPrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test BlindNAIAStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$27,900
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,900
Average Net Price
$21,660
Students Receiving Financial Aid
28.3%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$11,950
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$9,020
Books & Supplies
$200
Total Cost of Attendance
$40,050
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$212/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
66.3%
Students Taking Federal Loans
35.9%
Pell Grant Recipients
28.3%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$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

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Cost Overview

Families at Columbia International University pay between $15,633 and $27,598 annually depending on income, well below the $40,050 sticker price. The lowest-income families get the biggest break at $17,430 per year. Over four years, total costs range from $62,532 to $110,392. About 23% of students receive institutional grants averaging $18,834.

Graduates leave with a median debt of $20,000, translating to monthly payments of $212. That payment represents about 6.5% of the median starting salary of $38,951 after ten years. The 66% loan repayment rate suggests some graduates struggle with these payments despite the relatively modest debt load.

Middle-income families earning $48,000 to $75,000 get the best financial deal here, paying just $15,633 annually. This Christian university's focus on ministry and missions careers means many graduates enter lower-paying service fields, making affordability crucial for its mission-minded student body.

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