Columbia International University Admission Requirements
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Columbia International University Admission Overview
Columbia International University admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Columbia International University admitted 94.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.5 GPA (A-) and SAT 990-1195 / ACT 16-25. Columbia International University is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Columbia International University is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Columbia International University Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for Columbia International University
Acceptance Rate
The Columbia International University acceptance rate is 94.5%. Last year, 393 of 416 applicants were admitted. That is the 29th lowest acceptance rate in South Carolina.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Columbia International University and can you get accepted?
Columbia International University is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Columbia International University typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.5. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 35% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Columbia International University GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.5Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.5
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Columbia International University typically have around a 3.5 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Columbia International University is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #20 in South Carolina for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Columbia International University SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
990-1195Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
1%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 500
- Math 490
- Composite 990
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 620
- Math 575
- Composite 1195
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Columbia International University typically score around a 1090 SAT (middle 50% 990–1195) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 57th percentile nationally. Columbia International University ranks #14 in the state of South Carolina for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 990 to 1195
SAT policy
Columbia International University is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1090 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Columbia International University ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
16-25Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
1%25th Percentile Scores
- English 20
- Math 16
- Composite 16
75th Percentile Scores
- English 25
- Math 19
- Composite 25
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Columbia International University typically have around a 20 ACT (mid-50 16–25) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 51st percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Columbia International University places #19 among colleges in South Carolina for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 16 to 25
ACT policy
You may apply to Columbia International University without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 20.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Columbia International University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Aug 1, 2027Days left to Apply
314Applicants have 314 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Columbia International University is $25.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Columbia International University is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 94.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.5 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (990-1195); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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GPA calculator: Columbia International University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026