2024–25 Tuition & Fees
- Undergraduate Residential
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The current annual estimated tuition at CIU for a full-time undergraduate student who lives on campus is $39,850. That includes tuition, living expenses, book rentals, and fees.
We also recommend that all students budget for additional indirect costs they may incur such as $80 for loan fees, $1200 for purchasing educational supplies & equipment, $1,000 for transportation and $1,200 for miscellaneous expenses.
Below is a full list of all fees for 2024–2025. It includes information on living expenses, insurance, deposits, private music lessons, graduation expenses and other details you’ll need to know.
Please note fees and other charges may change without notice.
Enrollment Deposit Initial one-time fee $100
Student Services Fee 6 or more credit hours $600 (per semester)
5 or less credit hours $300 (per semester)
Summer $15.00 (per credit hour) A student services fee for traditional undergraduate students at Columbia International University (CIU) typically covers a wide range of services and activities that enhance the student experience. Here's a breakdown of what the fee provide:
- Parking: Access to on-campus parking, which may include maintaining parking lots, security, and monitoring.
- Tutoring Services: Free or subsidized access to tutoring and academic support services, including writing centers, peer tutoring, and academic coaching to help students excel in their courses.
- Student Activities: Funding for campus events and activities, such as social gatherings, student clubs, recreational outings, and cultural events. These activities help foster a sense of community and engagement among students.
- Activity Equipment: Access to sports, recreation, or fitness equipment used in student activities. This could include outdoor gear, gym equipment, or materials for organized sports and intramural leagues.
- Technology Support: Assistance with technology-related issues such as campus Wi-Fi, computer labs, and technical troubleshooting for personal devices. It may also include software licenses, online learning platforms, and access to other tech resources.
- Health and Wellness Services: Coverage for on-campus wellness programs or basic health services, such as access to counseling and mental health resources.
- Library and Study Resources: Extended access to library services, including digital and physical resources, as well as study spaces.
- Campus Safety and Security: Support for campus security operations, ensuring a safe environment for students to live and study.
These services enhance the academic and extracurricular experience, creating a well-rounded support system for students during their time at CIU.
Tuition (per credit hour; rental books included in tuition) Full-time (12–18 credit hours) $13,350
Per hour (less than 12 credit hours) $1,115
Per hour (more than 18 credit hours) $1,115
Summer (per credit hour) $450
Dual Enrollment Program (per credit hour) $100
Audit (per credit hour) $80
Living Expenses (Room and Board) per semester Housing Deposit $100
3 person room/unlimited meal plan $5,270
2 person room/unlimited meal plan $5,975
1 person room/unlimited meal plan $6,825
Note: A 10-meal plan option is available for students with documented allergies.
Single, double, or triple room requests and any preferences given on the Student Housing Survey are based on availability and not guaranteed. Due to the volume of requests, first choice may not be available.
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 who are on a CIU meal plan may use $100 per semester for purchases made at 34 North Coffee Shop. The initial $100 of the Ram Card is included in the Room and Board costs. Students will receive a gift card after start of the semester.
Miscellaneous Fees Athletic Fee (all athletes, per semester) $300
International Student Athlete Insurance Fee $2,350
Nursing Program Fees for 3rd & 4th yr. only (per semester) $1,500
Science Lab Fees (per semester) $500
Graduation Late Fee $50
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
Note: Education majors will incur an additional $1,150 for teaching credential costs. Music Fees Private Lessons (per semester) 1/2 hour lesson (1 semester credit) $240
1 hour lesson (2 semester credits) $480
Class Lessons (per semester) $150
Insurance
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.
- Graduate
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Enrollment Deposit Initial one-time fee; residential students only $100
Student Services Fee (per semester) 6 or more credit hours Residential: $600 | Online: $600
5 or less credit hours Residential: $300 | Online: $300
Student Services Fee
The $600 ($300) fee charged per semester for Columbia International University’s graduate and online programs covers a wide range of essential resources and services designed to support your academic success while simplifying your student experience:
- Tutoring and Writing Services: Access to personalized academic support, including tutoring and writing services, ensures you have the resources needed to excel in your coursework.
- Library Access and Resources: You receive full access to CIU’s extensive library resources, including physical and digital materials, research databases, and online study tools.
- Accordance Software (Seminary Programs): For students in CIU’s seminary programs, the fee includes access to Accordance Software, a powerful tool for biblical research and study.
- Microsoft Office 365: The full Microsoft Office 365 suite is included, providing essential tools like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to support your academic work.
- IT Help Desk: This fee also provides access to CIU’s IT Help Desk, offering technical support for any issues related to online learning platforms, software, or connectivity.
- Simplified Administrative Fees: To make the student experience more straightforward, this fee also covers various administrative costs, such as registration and graduation fees, so you won’t encounter separate charges for these services.
This comprehensive fee ensures that you have access to the academic tools, technical support, and administrative services needed to make your educational journey at CIU both seamless and successful.
Tuition (per credit hour; rental books included in tuition) Master of Arts Counseling Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling (Residential; Online)
Master of Arts in Addictions Counseling (Online)$605
Education Master of Arts in Teaching — Early Childhood and Elementary Education (Residential) $635
Intercultural Studies Master of Arts in Global Migration Studies (Online)
Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies (Residential; Online)
Master of Arts in Muslim-Christian Relations (Residential; Online)
Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (Residential; Online)$550
Seminary Master of Arts in Bible Exposition (Residential; Online)
Master of Arts in Care & Counseling (Residential; Online)
Master of Arts in Chaplaincy (Residential; Online)
Master of Arts in Ministry Studies (Residential; Online)
Master of Arts in Theological Studies (Residential; Online)$550
Master of Business Administration (Online) Business Master of Business Administration (Online)
Master of Business Administration — Finance Concentration (Online)
Master of Business Administration — Healthcare Administration Concentration (Online)$580
Master of Divinity Degrees Seminary Master of Divinity in Bible Exposition (Residential; Online)
Master of Divinity in Care & Counseling (Residential; Online)
Master of Divinity in Chaplaincy (Residential; Online)
Master of Divinity in Ministry Studies (Residential; Online)
Master of Divinity in Missiological Studies (Residential; Online)$550
Master of Education Education Master of Education in Educational Administration (Online)
Master of Education in Instruction & Learning (Online)$520
Master of Organizational Leadership Business Master of Organizational Leadership (Online) $550
Doctoral Degrees (Online) Business Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) $705
Seminary Doctor of Ministry (DMIN) $500
Seminary Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical Studies (PhD)
Doctor of Philosophy in Practical Theology (PhD
Doctor of Philosophy in Theological Studies (PhD)$545
Counseling Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education & Supervision (PhD) $625
Education Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership (PhD) $625
Intercultural Studies Doctor of Philosophy in Intercultural Studies (PhD) $580
Business Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership (PhD) $710
Certificates and More Seminary Graduate Certificate in Bible & Theology (Residential; Online)
Postgraduate Advanced Biblical & Theological Studies (Residential)
Postgraduate Mission Care & Counseling (Residential)$550
Intercultural Studies Graduate Certificate in Global Migration Studies (Online)
Graduate Certificate in Intercultural Studies (Residential; Online)
Graduate Certificate in Muslim-Christian Relations (Residential; Online)
Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (Residential; Online)$550
Education Education Specialist (Online) $625
Miscellaneous Fees Audit (per credit hour) $80
Diploma/Certificate Certified Copy $90
Diploma/Certificate Replacement $40
Graduation Late Fee $50
Identification Card Replacement $10
Transcript Fee (paper) $12
Transcript Fee (electronic) $10
- Seminary
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Enrollment Deposit Initial one-time fee $100
Student Services Fee (per semester) 6 or more credit hours Residential: $600 | Online: $600
5 or less credit hours Residential: $300 | Online: $300
Student Services Fee
The $600 ($300) fee charged per semester for Columbia International University’s graduate and online programs covers a wide range of essential resources and services designed to support your academic success while simplifying your student experience:
- Tutoring and Writing Services: Access to personalized academic support, including tutoring and writing services, ensures you have the resources needed to excel in your coursework.
- Library Access and Resources: You receive full access to CIU’s extensive library resources, including physical and digital materials, research databases, and online study tools.
- Accordance Software (Seminary Programs): For students in CIU’s seminary programs, the fee includes access to Accordance Software, a powerful tool for biblical research and study.
- Microsoft Office 365: The full Microsoft Office 365 suite is included, providing essential tools like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to support your academic work.
- IT Help Desk: This fee also provides access to CIU’s IT Help Desk, offering technical support for any issues related to online learning platforms, software, or connectivity.
- Simplified Administrative Fees: To make the student experience more straightforward, this fee also covers various administrative costs, such as registration and graduation fees, so you won’t encounter separate charges for these services.
This comprehensive fee ensures that you have access to the academic tools, technical support, and administrative services needed to make your educational journey at CIU both seamless and successful.
Tuition (per credit hour; rental books included in tuition) Master of Arts Counseling Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling (Residential; Online)
Master of Arts in Addictions Counseling (Online)$605
Seminary Master of Arts in Bible Exposition (Residential; Online)
Master of Arts in Care & Counseling (Residential; Online)
Master of Arts in Chaplaincy (Residential; Online)
Master of Arts in Ministry Studies (Residential; Online)
Master of Arts in Theological Studies (Residential; Online)$550
Master of Divinity Seminary Master of Divinity in Bible Exposition (Residential; Online)
Master of Divinity in Care & Counseling (Residential; Online)
Master of Divinity in Chaplaincy (Residential; Online)
Master of Divinity in Ministry Studies (Residential; Online)
Master of Divinity in Missiological Studies (Residential; Online)$550
Doctoral (Online) Seminary Doctor of Ministry (DMIN) $500
Seminary Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical Studies (PhD)
Doctor of Philosophy in Practical Theology (PhD
Doctor of Philosophy in Theological Studies (PhD)$545
Counseling Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education & Supervision $625
Certificates Seminary Graduate Certificate in Bible & Theology (Residential; Online)
Postgraduate Advanced Biblical & Theological Studies (Residential)
Postgraduate Mission Care & Counseling (Residential)$550
Miscellaneous Fees Audit (per credit hour) $80
Diploma/Certificate Certified Copy $90
Diploma/Certificate Replacement $40
Graduation Late Fee $50
Identification Card Replacement $10
Transcript Fee (paper) $12
Transcript Fee (electronic) $10
- Online
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College is an investment. It’s time and money dedicated toward your future. Online study is an affordable option for following that path, offering federal financial aid eligibility and a convenient tuition payment-plan option.
See the tuition and fees for the 2024–2025 Academic Year below. In addition to these direct costs, we also recommend budgeting for other indirect expenses such as: $1,200 for educational supplies/equipment, $1,600 for miscellaneous expenses, $80 – $220 for loan fees, and $12,030 for living expenses.
Student Services Fee (per semester) 6 or more credit hours Residential: $600 | Online: $600
5 or less credit hours Residential: $300 | Online: $300
Student Services Fee
The $600 ($300) fee charged per semester for Columbia International University’s graduate and online programs covers a wide range of essential resources and services designed to support your academic success while simplifying your student experience:
- Tutoring and Writing Services: Access to personalized academic support, including tutoring and writing services, ensures you have the resources needed to excel in your coursework.
- Library Access and Resources: You receive full access to CIU’s extensive library resources, including physical and digital materials, research databases, and online study tools.
- Accordance Software (Seminary Programs): For students in CIU’s seminary programs, the fee includes access to Accordance Software, a powerful tool for biblical research and study.
- Microsoft Office 365: The full Microsoft Office 365 suite is included, providing essential tools like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to support your academic work.
- IT Help Desk: This fee also provides access to CIU’s IT Help Desk, offering technical support for any issues related to online learning platforms, software, or connectivity.
- Simplified Administrative Fees: To make the student experience more straightforward, this fee also covers various administrative costs, such as registration and graduation fees, so you won’t encounter separate charges for these services.
This comprehensive fee ensures that you have access to the academic tools, technical support, and administrative services needed to make your educational journey at CIU both seamless and successful.
Tuition (per credit hour; rental books included in tuition) Associate of Arts in Business Administration $445
Associate of Arts in Healthcare Administration $445
Associate of Arts in Human Services $445
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration $445
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration $445
Bachelor of Science in Human Services $445
Bachelor of Science in Nursing — RN to BSN $340
Master of Arts in Bible Exposition
Master of Arts in Care and Counseling
Master of Arts in Chaplaincy
Master of Arts in Global Migration Studies
Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies
Master of Arts in Ministry Studies
Master of Arts in Muslim to Christian Relations
Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Master of Arts in Theological Studies$550
Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling (Residential; Online) $605
Master of Arts in Addictions Counseling $605
Master of Business Administration (MBA) $580
Master of Divinity in Bible Exposition (Residential; Online)
Master of Divinity in Care & Counseling (Residential; Online)
Master of Divinity in Chaplaincy (Residential; Online)
Master of Divinity in Ministry Studies (Residential; Online)
Master of Divinity in Missiological Studies (Residential; Online)$550
Master of Education $520
Master of Organizational Leadership $550
Doctor of Business Administration $705
Doctor of Ministry $500
Education Specialist $625
PhD in Biblical Studies $545
PhD in Counseling Education & Supervision $625
PhD in Educational Leadership $625
PhD in Intercultural Studies $580
PhD in Organizational Leadership $710
PhD in Practical Theology $545
PhD in Theological Studies $545
Paying for College
CIU students can apply for federal grants and loans by filling out the FAFSA. Federal aid will assist with covering the costs associated with the online undergraduate or online graduate programs.
Payment Plans
Not everyone can afford to pay college tuition in one lump sum. That’s why we offer our tuition payment plan, which allows you to pay tuition in interest-free monthly installments. There is no enrollment fee to sign up for the plan, and you must enroll in the plan before your tuition payment is due.
Log into your MyCIU account to set up a payment plan.
- Other Expenses
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Optional Housing Pine View Apartments at Columbia International University is a diverse community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Conveniently located on the campus of CIU, Pine View offers many activities to promote community and foster relationships. It’s an excellent option for those looking for quality, affordable housing.
Pine View offers efficiency, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments. Furnished apartments are also available in our two- and three-bedroom homes. Residents can choose to rent an entire apartment, or share a two- or three-bedroom apartment with roommates (without ever being responsible for paying for your roommates’ portion!).
For more information, including floor plans, photos, and the online application, visit us at pineview.ciu.edu. Contact the Pine View office by calling (803) 834-4452 or email pineview@ciu.edu.
With special permission from Residence Life, a graduate level student may live in the residence halls. View the room and board rates for the residence halls.
Insurance 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. Recommended Indirect Expenses
We also recommend budgeting for other indirect expenses such as: $1,200 for educational supplies/equipment, $1,200 for miscellaneous expenses, $220 for loan fees, $9,020 for living expenses, and $1,800 for transportation (residential students only).