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Overview

Columbia International University
Location Columbia, SC
Setting Midsize City
Enrollment 2,481
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #705
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website ciu.edu
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Costs

Columbia International University
Tuition (In State) $25,620
Tuition (Out of State) $25,620
Room & Board $9,950
Avg Net Price $19,911
Avg Grant Aid $18,834
% Receiving Grant Aid 95%

Admission

Columbia International University
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 506
Admitted 244
Acceptance Rate 48.2%
Enrolled % 73.4%
Avg High School GPA 3.5
Typical High School Grades B+
Admissions Standards Easy
Applicant Competition Low
ACT Range 16/25
SAT Range 990/1195
Submit Test Scores Required to be considered for admission
Application Deadline Aug 1, 2025

Academics

Columbia International University
Student to Faculty Ratio 13:1
Popular Majors
  • Theology and Religious Vvocations (69%)
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities (11%)
  • Psychology (7%)
  • General Studies (6%)
  • Communication (3%)

Outcomes

Columbia International University
Graduation Rate 57%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $33,400
Making Student Loan Payments 63%
Median Student Loan Debt $21,500
Median Loan Payment $222

Diversity

Columbia International University
% Men 46%
% Women 54%
Racial Diversity Low
HBCU No
% White 72%
% Black 10%
% Hispanic 4%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 2%
% International 4%
% Unknown Race 6%

Students

Columbia International University
% In-State 59%
% Out-of-State 38%

Campus

Columbia International University
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/