Last Updated on January 15, 2023 by Team College Learners
STATEMENT OF ACCREDITATION:
Columbia International University is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher
Education Commission on Accreditation (COA). The institution was last reviewed by the
COA in February 2019. The next comprehensive team visit will be conducted in the
spring of 2028, followed by a COA review for reaffirmation of accreditation in February
- The institution’s current status expires February 28, 2029.
The institution was granted reaffirmation of accreditation at its last COA review on the
basis that it evidences substantial compliance with ABHE’s Institutional Accreditation
Standards, including documentation of the appropriateness, rigor, and achievement of its
stated student learning outcomes and all other Title IV eligibility requirements. In the
COA’s judgment, the institution had no significant deficiencies in satisfying the
Institutional Accreditation Standards or the related Essential Elements within the
Standards. The institution is currently in good standing with the ABHE Commission on
Accreditation, and no sanctions (warning, probation, show cause why accreditation
should be continued) are in effect.
Institutional accreditation applies to the institution as a whole and includes all
educational programs offered by the institution.
SANCTIONS:
NONE
ACCREDITATION TYPE Institutional
INITIAL ACCREDITATION GRANTED 1948
LAST REAFFIRMATION 2019
NEXT COMMISSION REVIEW 2029
The Association for Biblical Higher Education Commission on Accreditation is a national faith-related
accrediting organization and is recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) and
the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). The ABHE Commission on Accreditation is an
institutional and programmatic accreditor. Institutions that are institutionally accredited have been
examined as a whole. Institutions that are programmatically accredited have specific programs that
have been reviewed in light of ABHE standards. This statement of accreditation information is the
Commission’s official statement of an institution’s accredited status.
columbia international university tuition
Undergraduate Residential Tuition & Fees
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees (per semester)
The current annual estimated tuition at CIU for a full-time undergraduate student who lives on campus is $34,540. That includes tuition, room, board and fees.
We also recommend that all students budget for additional expenses they may incur such as $80 for loan fees, $600 for books and supplies, $1,000 for transportation and $2,630 for miscellaneous expenses.
Below is a full list of all fees for 2021-2022. It includes information on room and board, 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
Enrollment Deposit………………………………………………………….$100
STUDENT SERVICES FEE (non-refundable)
Full-time……………………………………………………………………….. $550
Part-time………………………………………………………………………. $300
TUITION
Full-time (12-18 credit hours/$817 per credit hour)…………..$12,245
Per hour (less than 12 credit hours) ………………………………..$1,020
Per hour (more than 18 credit hours) ………………………………$1,020
Summer (per credit hour) …………………………………………………$425
Dual Enrollment Program (per credit hour)…………………………$100
Audit (per credit hour)………………………………………………………..$80
ROOM AND BOARD (per semester)
Housing Deposit ………………………………………………………………$100
3 person room/unlimited meal plan ………………………………….$3,770
2 person room/unlimited meal plan ………………………………….$4,475
1 person room/unlimited meal plan ………………………………….$5,325
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.
Room and board costs do not include mid-semester breaks and the time between semesters (e.g., Thanksgiving, Christmas and Spring Break). Due to the volume of requests, first choice may not be available.
RAM CARDS
Students who are on a CIU meal plan may use $100 per semester for purchases made at Grace Coffee. 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.
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
NOTE: Practice rooms are available for students taking lessons.
MISCELLANEOUS FEES
Athletic Fee (all athletes)…………………………………………………… $170
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
INSURANCE
CIU does not provide student health insurance. All students are required to have health insurance coverage and are responsible for securing their own coverage.