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$27,900
per year
In-State Tuition
94%
Acceptance Rate
47%
Graduation Rate
53%
Retention Rate
Columbia International University is an educational institution in Columbia, SC. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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In-State Students
Merit awards follow high school GPA, but two tables on the CIU page show different amounts, so confirm them. Funds are limited. Honors adds $5,000 a year.
For students entering 2026-2027
Board Scholarship
CompetitiveThe merit table lists $14,000 for this GPA band; the First-Time Freshman table lists $12,000 resident and $8,000 commuter. Confirm with CIU.
Renewable: 3.0 GPA
Be accepted, submit the FAFSA and complete your financial aid file; first come, first served, funds limited
Published band: 3.98-4.0 high school GPA on a 4.0 scale. You receive only the award for your band. Full-time degree-seeking students.
Presidential Scholarship
CompetitiveThe merit table lists $12,000 for this GPA band; the First-Time Freshman table lists $10,000 resident and $7,000 commuter. Confirm with CIU.
Renewable: 3.0 GPA in the merit table, 2.5 GPA in the First-Time Freshman table; confirm with CIU
Be accepted, submit the FAFSA and complete your financial aid file; first come, first served, funds limited
Published band: 3.80-3.97 high school GPA on a 4.0 scale. You receive only the award for your band. Full-time degree-seeking students.
Dean Scholarship
CompetitiveThe merit table lists $8,000 for this GPA band; the First-Time Freshman table lists $7,000 resident and $5,000 commuter. Confirm with CIU.
Renewable: 2.5 GPA
Be accepted, submit the FAFSA and complete your financial aid file; first come, first served, funds limited
Published band: 3.20-3.79 high school GPA on a 4.0 scale. You receive only the award for your band. Full-time degree-seeking students.
Servant Leader Scholarship
CompetitiveThe merit table lists $6,000 for this GPA band; the First-Time Freshman table lists $5,000 resident and $3,000 commuter. Confirm with CIU.
Renewable: 2.5 GPA
Be accepted, submit the FAFSA and complete your financial aid file; first come, first served, funds limited
Published band: 2.50-3.19 high school GPA on a 4.0 scale. You receive only the award for your band. Full-time degree-seeking students.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 30, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$21,955
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$38,951
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,000
Among completers who borrowed
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Private University
Location
Columbia, South Carolina
Richland County
Control
Private
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