Columbia International University Graduate School

Columbia International University (referred to as Columbia International) is a Private, 4 years school located in Columbia, SC.
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees of Columbia International is $11,640 in average. The school has 1,480 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 2,481 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Columbia International University (referred to as Columbia International) is a Private, 4 years school located in Columbia, SC.
The school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1982 - Current).
Columbia International Directory Information
School NameColumbia International University (Columbia International)
Address7435 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203-1513
Phone800-777-2227
Webhttps://www.ciu.edu
Online Applicationhttps://www.ciu.edu/apply
Financial Infohttps://www.ciu.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees of Columbia International is $11,640 in average. The school has 1,480 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 2,481 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 71 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Research).
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$11,640
Student Population1,480
Offered Degrees/ProgramsPost-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Research)
Number of Programs71 graduate programs
Student to Faculty Ratio13 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Columbia International is $11,640 in average for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $595.
Columbia International offers the alternative tuition plans.
2023 Graduate Program Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
Tuition$10,710
Required Fees$1,220
Tuition per Credit Hour
Tuition$595
Columbia International offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of Columbia International University is $11,640. The graduate tuition & fees are decreased by -2.43% compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
TuitionFees
2018-2019$9,360$600
2019-2020$9,360$710
2020-2021$9,540$1,100
2021-2022$10,710$1,100
2022-2023$10,710$1,220
2023-2024$10,440$1,200
The graduate school tuition & fees of Columbia International is relatively inexpensive compared to private graduate schools in South Carolina. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,793 and the South Carolina graduate tuition is $25,895 (public) / $15,156 (private).
The following table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Columbia International University$11,640
All Graduate Schools$16,068$19,793
Public$11,516$20,721
Private$19,916
South Carolina Graduate Schools$13,505$20,143
Public$13,303$25,895
Private$15,156
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $16,150 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at Columbia International.
On-campus living costs are increased by 16.02% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $13,220. Off-campus living costs are increased by 0.92% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$8,150$3,710$8,000$4,510
2019-2020$8,850$3,710$8,000$4,510
2020-2021$8,950$3,710$8,000$4,510
2021-2022$8,950$3,710$8,000$4,510
2022-2023$9,950$3,280$9,020$4,080
2023-2024$11,950$3,400$9,020$4,200
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $581 at Columbia International University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are decreased by -2.35% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Tuition
2018-2019$550
2019-2020$550
2020-2021$550
2021-2022$595
2022-2023$595
2023-2024$581

Graduate Programs at Columbia International

Columbia International University offers 36 graduate programs for Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 457 students have completed their study at Columbia International University.
Offered Degrees at Columbia International University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree230328
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship60115
Post Bachelor's Degree407
Post Master's Degree307
Total360457
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at Columbia International University by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Educational Leadership and Administration program with 4 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Curriculum and Instruction program with 125 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Organizational Leadership program with 69 completers.
Columbia International University offers 36 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Last year total 457 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 328 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 7 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
  • 7 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 155 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction125-
Educational Leadership and Administration11-
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels10-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor9-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] --
International/Global Studies--
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies--
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 4 completers-
Islamic Studies4-
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 81 completers-
Bible/Biblical Studies4-
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology28-
Religious Education1-
Theology/Theological Studies9-
Divinity/Ministry20-
Theological and Ministerial Studies (other)2-
Pastoral Studies/Counseling--
Youth Ministry--
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (other)6-
Theology and Religious Vocations (other)11-
Psychology [+] 24 completers-
Counseling Psychology24-
Social Sciences [+] 1 completers-
Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods1-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] --
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling--
Business [+] 62 completers-
Business Administration and Management29-
Organizational Leadership33-
Total328
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 12 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration12-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] --
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies--
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 34 completers-
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology16-
Theological and Ministerial Studies (other)9-
Theology and Religious Vocations (other)9-
Business [+] 69 completers-
Organizational Leadership69-
Total115
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 1 completers-
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies1-
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] --
Islamic Studies--
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 6 completers-
Bible/Biblical Studies3-
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology3-
Total7
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 4 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration4-
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 3 completers-
Bible/Biblical Studies--
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (other)3-
Total7

Graduate Student Population at Columbia International

For the academic year 2022-2023, total 1,480 students enrolled into Columbia International University graduate schools where it has total 2,481 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 181 full-time and 1,299 part-time graduate students. By gender, 661 male and 819 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,480661819
Full-time18181100
Part-tme1,299580719
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 385 White (26.01%), 233 Black/African American (15.74%), 7 Hispanic (0.47%), 305 Asian (20.61%), and 550 students with other races. 442 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,480661819
American Indian/Native American110
Asian305101204
Black/African American233105128
Hispanic743
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White385222163
Two More1486
Un-Known935538
Non-resident Alien442165277
Columbia International University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 1,381 graduate students (93.31% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 33 graduate students (2.23% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total1,480
Enrolled Online Exclusively1,381
Enrolled Some Online Courses33
Not in Online Courses66
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Columbia International University. 106 students are aged 20 to 24 (7.16% of total students), 2 students are aged below 20 (0.14%), 317 students are aged above 50 (21.42%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Columbia International University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,480661819
Age 18-19211
Age 20-21835
Age 22-24984256
Age 25-291717299
Age 30-34242113129
Age 35-3925599156
Age 40-49383167216
Age 50-64286145141
Over 64311813
Age Un-Known413

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