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Columbia International University

Columbia International University is a small, private institution located in Columbia, sc. Founded in 1923, Columbia International University offers undergraduate degrees in 74 majors.

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4 Year, Private
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916 undergraduates
cost $27,900 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Columbia International University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 97.6%
SAT score average 1074
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.20
Application fee $25
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Key deadlines

August
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Columbia International University is known for one of its top majors: Curriculum and Instruction. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Education and Teaching
Other
Business and Management
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Languages and Literature

Popular majors

Curriculum and Instruction
Bible/Biblical Studies
Theological and Ministerial Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $27,900
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,950
Books & supplies $200
Other expenses $3,400
Cost of attendance* $43,450
Average financial aid package $20,635
Estimated cost $22,815 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $27,900
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,950
Books & supplies $200
Other expenses $3,400
Cost of attendance* $43,450
Average financial aid package $20,635
Estimated cost $22,815 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Columbia International University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 916, with gender binary students split 52% male and 48% female.

Total enrollment

2,631

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
42%
African American %
15%
Hispanic American %
1%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
38%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Columbia International University, students love their CIU Thespians. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 7435 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203
phone 8007544100
address www.ciu.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Ciu thespians

Mukappa

International student association

Psi lambda delta

Student nursing association

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Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsNo
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Columbia International University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Columbia International University?

Columbia International University is located in Columbia, sc.

What is the acceptance rate at Columbia International University? 

The acceptance rate for Columbia International University is 98%.

What’s the average GPA for Columbia International University?

The average high school GPA for Columbia International University students was 3.20.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Columbia International University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Columbia International University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $173,800.

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