Columbia International University's published cost of attendance is $43,045. Need-based financial aid shapes net price across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $21,955, middle-income families pay around $23,535, and higher-income families pay approximately $29,751.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $43,045 |
| Tuition and Fees | $27,900 |
| Room and Board | $11,950 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$17,009 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $26,036 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $21,955 |
| $30–48k | $25,644 |
| $48–75k | $23,535 |
| $75–110k | $28,722 |
| $110k+ | $29,751 |
Columbia International University's published cost of attendance is $43,045. Need-based financial aid shapes net price across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $21,955, middle-income families pay around $23,535, and higher-income families pay approximately $29,751. Azimuth ranks Columbia International University #751 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Columbia International University participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA and CSS Profile. The institution's aid structure is need-based, with awards determined by demonstrated financial need and available institutional resources. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $12,275; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $40,332, median federal debt of $20,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $226 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Columbia International University earn median 4-year earnings of $40,332, placing the institution in the 1.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $19,256 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Columbia International University in the 6.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Columbia International University #1442 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects the institution's theological and ministerial focus. Business Administration is the largest program with 38 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $40,432, representing 0.6× the national benchmark for the field. Bible/Biblical Studies enrolls 32 graduates with median 4-year earnings of $38,117, at 0.9× the CIP benchmark. General Studies and Teacher Education round out the core program portfolio, with Teacher Education graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $43,210 at 0.9× benchmark. These outcomes reflect the specialized nature of theological education and the career pathways available to graduates in ministry, chaplaincy, and faith-based organizational leadership.
