Campus Undergraduate

2025-2026 Tuition

Campus Undergraduate

SEMESTER

ANNUAL

Tuition

(12-18 credit hours)

$13,350

$26,700

Room & Board

(2 person room)

$5,975

$11,950

Student Service Fee

(Additional fees may apply, full list below)

$600

$1,200

Total

(Before financial aid)

$19,925

$39,850

Part-Time Undergraduate

ANNUAL

Tuition Per Credit Hour

(Less than 12 credit hours)

$1,115

Summer Per Credit Hour

$450

Dual Enrollment Per Credit Hour

$100

Audit Per Credit Hour

$80

Room & Board Options

SEMESTER

ANNUAL

3 Person Room

+ Unlimited Meal Plan

$5,270

$10,540

2 Person Room

+ Unlimited Meal Plan

$5,975

$11,950

1 Person Room

+ Unlimited Meal Plan

$6,825

$13,650

  • Deposit: $100 non-refundable Housing Deposit is required before moving in for the first semester. 
  • Room Requests: Single, double, or triple room requests and any preferences given on the Student Housing Application are based on availability and not guaranteed. Due to the volume of requests, first choice may not be available. A 10-meal plan option is available for students with documented allergies.
  • Exclusions: Living expenses (room & board) do not include mid-semester breaks and the time between semesters (e.g., Thanksgiving, Christmas and Spring Break).
  • RAM Cards: Students on a CIU meal plan will have $100 per semester added to their Student ID to use at 34 North Coffee Shop.
  • PineView Apartments: Students approved by Residence Life to live in the PineView Apartments will be charged the rate for a two-person room, will not have an unlimited meal plan, but will receive a $500 declining balance per semester for dining hall meals.

Student Service Fee

SEMESTER

ANNUAL

6 or More Credit Hours

$600

$1,200

5 or Less Credit Hours

$300

$600

Summer Service fee is $15 per credit hour.

A student services fee for traditional undergraduate students at Columbia International University typically covers a wide range of services and activities that enhance the student experience. Here’s a breakdown of what the fee provides:

These services enhance the academic and extracurricular experience, creating a well-rounded support system for students during their time at CIU. 

Student Athlete Fees

Athletic Fee

(per semester)

$300

International Student Athlete Insurance Fee

(per year)

$2,350

Program Fees

Nursing Program Fees for 3rd & 4th Year

(per semester)

$1,500

Science Lab Fees

(per semester)

$500

Teacher Education Teaching Credential

(one-time)

$1,150

Music 1 Hour Private Lessons

(2 semester credit hours)

$480

Music 1/2 Hour Private Lessons

(1 semester credit hours)

$240

Music Class Lessons

(per semester)

$150

Miscellaneous Fees

Enrollment Fee

(one-time)

$100

Identification Card Replacement Fee

$10

Diploma/Certificate Replacement Fee

$40

Diploma/Certificate Certified Copy Fee

$90

Transcript Fee

(per paper transcript)

$12

Transcript Fee

(per electronic transcript)

$10

CIU does not provide student health insurance with the exception of international student athletes. All students are required to have health insurance coverage and are responsible for securing their own coverage.

Questions?

(803) 807-5036 | finaid@ciu.edu
CIU Administration Building
7435 Monticello Road, Columbia, SC 29203

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