Columbia International University

Columbia, SC

Columbia International University

Columbia, SC

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Tuition & Fees

$31,300

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

49%

male

51%

female

13

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

97%

acceptance rate

Accepted 363
Declined 9
Total Received 372
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Enrollment

916

undergraduate students

1,715

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1923, Columbia International University is a private, four-year, religiously affiliated university that is known for its programs in theology, ministry, and Christian education. It is located on a 400-acre campus in Columbia, South Carolina.

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Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 2,631
Established in 1923
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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450-acre campus in Columbia (population: 133,114), a few miles from downtown; branch campuses in Atlanta, GA, and abroad in Korntal, Germany. Served by air, bus, and train; major airport serves Charlotte, NC (75 miles).

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Columbia International University
7435 Monticello Road
Columbia, SC
29203

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
72%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
95%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
10%
Top 1/4
26%
Top 1/2
65%
Bottom 1/2
35%
Bottom 1/4
18%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $25
Other application fee ($45 for international applicants)
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Application deadline (final deadline) August 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

97%

acceptance rate

Accepted 363
Declined 9
Total Received 372

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Completion of college-preparatory program
Formal demonstration of competencies
Recommendations
Secondary School Rank
Secondary School Record

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Career/job search classes
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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Financial Aid

97%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$15,361

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $27,900
Housing & Food $11,950
Additional fees $3,400
Books & supplies $200
Total $43,450
Average Financial Aid - $15,361
Total with Avg. Aid $28,089

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $1,224,306
State $1,002,550
Institutional $3,640,943
Other external $140,445
Total $6,008,244

Non-need-based

Federal
State $217,395
Institutional $874,514
Other external $51,415
Total $1,143,324
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 777-2227, extension 5036
finaid@ciu.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Golf yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Women's

soccer

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, flag football, running, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCCAA

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics yes
Bible/Biblical Studies yes yes yes
Biomedical Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes yes yes
Counseling Psychology yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes
Divinity/Ministry yes
Education, General yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
General Studies yes
Health Services Administration yes yes yes
Humanities/Humanistic Studies yes
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies yes yes yes
International/Globalization Studies yes yes
Islamic Studies yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes yes
Missions/Missionary Studies yes yes yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management yes
Organizational Leadership yes yes
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other yes
Pastoral Studies/Counseling yes
Philosophy and Religious Studies, General yes
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Administration yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Religious Education yes yes
Religious/Sacred Music yes
Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling yes
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels yes
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor yes yes
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other yes yes
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other yes yes
Theology/Theological Studies yes yes
Youth Ministry yes yes
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Psychology
  2. Intercultural Studies
  3. Youth Ministry/family/culture

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Other

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-theology

2,631

total students

57%

in-state

43%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

35%

916
students

Female
51%
465

Male
49%
451

65%

1,715
students

Female
57%
974

Male
43%
741

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

63%

575
students

Female
46%
266

Male
54%
309

37%

341
students

Female
58%
199

Male
42%
142

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Student Break-down

4%
Nonresident aliens
15%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Hispanic/Latino
69%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

93

Transfer applicants enrolled

10%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.00
College GPA: 2.00
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
High school transcript Required of Some
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

94

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

32

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 33
Countries most often represented Brazil
Canada
China
Ethiopia
Germany
Nigeria
Special services offered for international applicants Other
Special orientation
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