How much does it cost?
This is an estimated cost of attendance at CIU. The actual 2016-17 tuition for undergraduate, graduate and seminary students is available.
| On-campus (24-36 credit hrs) | Online only (24-36 credit hrs) | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees | On-campus (24-36 credit hrs)$21,490 | Online only (24-36 credit hrs)$21,180 |
| Books and Supplies | On-campus (24-36 credit hrs)$1,000 | Online only (24-36 credit hrs)$1,000 |
| Room and Board | On-campus (24-36 credit hrs)$7,760 | |
| Transportation | On-campus (24-36 credit hrs)$2,000 | |
| Miscellaneous | On-campus (24-36 credit hrs)$3,000 | |
| Average Loan Fee | On-campus (24-36 credit hrs)$80 | Online only (24-36 credit hrs)$80 |
| Total | On-campus (24-36 credit hrs)$35,330 | Online only (24-36 credit hrs)$22,180 |
| Resident (18 credit hrs) | Online only (18 credit hrs) | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees | Resident (18 credit hrs)$9,100 | Online only (18 credit hrs)$8,790 |
| Books and Supplies | Resident (18 credit hrs)$1,000 | Online only (18 credit hrs)$1,000 |
| Room and Board | Resident (18 credit hrs)$10,000 | |
| Transportation | Resident (18 credit hrs)$3,000 | |
| Miscellaneous | Resident (18 credit hrs)$3,000 | |
| Average Loan Fee | Resident (18 credit hrs)$220 | Online only (18 credit hrs)$120 |
| Total | Resident (18 credit hrs)$26,320 | Online only (18 credit hrs)$9,910 |
The cost of attendance varies for undergraduate, graduate school and the seminary.
Financial Aid Eligibility
The Financial Aid Office determines your financial aid eligibility by subtracting your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) from your Cost of Attendance (COA). The information you report on your FAFSA is used in a formula established by the U.S. Congress, which determines your EFC.
The COA that your financial aid package is based upon reflects standard and reasonable costs. Tuition and fee rates vary by a student’s enrollment status. The tuition and fee component in your COA is a standard amount based on full-time enrollment; however, it can vary slightly due to additional fees assessments for course fees, specific program fees, and on-line course fees.
Room & Board
Room and Board charges vary based upon the number of people in a room and meal plan.
The COA budget component for housing and meals for students who live with parents or reside in off-campus housing are estimated from student surveys. CIU does not charge you for these amounts, but they are part of your Financial Aid COA budget to determine your financial aid eligibility. Housing and meal costs for a commuting student are variable and depend greatly on the student’s living arrangements.
Books & Supplies
Books and supplies are variable costs and depend upon your particular program of study. Transportation and Miscellaneous expenses vary and can consume a large part of your educational costs if you don’t budget carefully. These expenses in the COA have been obtained through student surveys conducted by CIU's Institutional Research office.
Student Award Limitations
In all cases, the total amount a student is awarded cannot exceed the cost of a CIU education. In some instances, when Title IV (certain federal financial aid programs) and certain South Carolina aid is awarded, students are limited to receive grants and scholarships up to the student’s demonstrated financial need.
Costs are subject to change by the Columbia International University Board of Trustees.