Columbia International University
#5 in South Carolina
4-years Private College In Columbia, SC
Columbia International University (referred to as Columbia International) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Columbia, SC. It is classified as Master's College and University (medium programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2023 tuition & fees at Columbia International University is $27,900. The school has a total enrollment of 2,481 and student to faculty ratio is 7.69% (13 to 1).The highest degree offered at Columbia International University is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. It offers 1 Year Certificate, 2 Year Certificate, Associate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Research) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $27,900 (2023) |
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| Acceptance Rate | 48.22% |
| Student Population | 2,481 |
| Test Scores | 1,090 (SAT) 20 (ACT) |
| Graduation Rate | 70% |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
Columbia International University is accredited by The Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation (1/1/1948 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Columbia International University is $27,900 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Columbia International University is $11,640 for academic year 2021-2022. Columbia International University offers the alternative tuition plans. 64 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $16,751 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Columbia International University is 48.22% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 73.36%. The average SAT score is 1,090 and the average ACT score is 20. Columbia International University accepts dual credit, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 2,481 students are attending at Columbia International University (1,001 undergraduate students). There are 48 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 147 part-time faculty working for Columbia International University. The students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 246 (full-time) and 165 (part-time). The graduation rate at Columbia International University is 70% and transfer-out rate is 17%. The retention rate is 66% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Columbia International University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Columbia International University offers study abroad, teacher certification program. On Columbia International University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
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Columbia International University Mission Statement
CIU educates people from a biblical worldview to impact the nations with the message of Christ.