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Columbia International University

Columbia, SC

Columbia International University, founded in 1923, is a private, multi-denominational, biblical university. Its 400-acre campus is located just minutes from downtown Columbia.

Tuition & Fees

$24,650

$24,650

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
4%
600-699
19%
500-599
44%
400-499
32%
300-399
1%
700-800
1%
600-699
10%
500-599
42%
400-499
44%
300-399
3%
composite english math
30-36
10%
24-29
29%
18-23
32%
12-17
29%
30-36
3%
24-29
23%
18-23
42%
12-17
32%
30-36
6%
24-29
29%
18-23
52%
12-17
13%
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undergraduateRatios

50%

male

50%

female

1

teacher

14

students

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Selective

47%

acceptance rate

Accepted 161
Declined + 175
Total Received 336
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Private (nonprofit)

621

undergraduate students

839

graduate students

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Most Popular Majors

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

SAT 5116
ACT 3848

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School Facts

Columbia International University, founded in 1923, is a private, multi-denominational, biblical university. Its 400-acre campus is located just minutes from downtown Columbia.

Public/private Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment 1,460
Established in 1923
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Religious affiliation Nondenominational Christian
Accredited by •  ABHE (Assn. for Biblical Higher Education)
•  ATS (Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada)
•  SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools)

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Columbia, SC

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).

Columbia International University
7435 Monticello Road
Columbia, SC 29203

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
72%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
95%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
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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%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
4%
600-699
19%
500-599
44%
400-499
32%
300-399
1%
700-800
1%
600-699
10%
500-599
42%
400-499
44%
300-399
3%
composite english math
30-36
10%
24-29
29%
18-23
32%
12-17
29%
30-36
3%
24-29
23%
18-23
42%
12-17
32%
30-36
6%
24-29
29%
18-23
52%
12-17
13%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $25
($45 for international applicants)
Common application accepted no
Application deadline August 1
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Required of some
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Selective

47%

acceptance rate

Accepted 161
Declined + 175
Total Received 336

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Character/ personal qualities
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment
Standardized test scores

Considered

Extracurricular activities
Volunteer Work

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Class rank
Essay
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Secondary school record
State residency
Work Experience

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Admissions Contact

Silvia Lucaschi-Decker
Admissions
P: 800 777-2227, extension 5024
F: 803 786-4209
yesciu@ciu.edu

Financial Aid

69%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$19,354

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $23,550
Room & board $8,950
Additional fees $1,100
Books & supplies $600
Total $34,200
Average Financial Aid - $19,354
Total with Avg. Aid $14,846

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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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Institution's own financial aid form

State aid form

Financial Aid Office

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

Financial Aid Officer

Patty Hix
Director of Financial Services
patty.hix@ciu.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
golf
soccer
softball
track (outdoor)
volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

soccer

Intramural/Recreational Sports

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

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Athletic Directors

James Whitaker (men's)
Athletic Director
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCCAA
Mascot
Rams
School colors
blue and gold

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Academic Ministries
Bible Exposition
Bible Teaching
Biblical Languages
Business Administration
Business/Organizational Leadership
Chaplaincy
Christian Higher Education Leadership
Christian School Leadership
Church Ministry
Communication
Counseling
Curricular/Instructional Leadership
Curriculum/Instruction
Digital Media/Cinema
Educational Administration
English
General Studies
Global Studies
Humanities
Intercultural Studies
Media Arts
Member Care
Middle Eastern Studies
Military Chaplaincy
Ministry Care
Ministry Leadership
Music
Muslim Studies
Pastoral Theology
Philosophy
Preaching
Psychology
Sports Management
Teacher Education
Teaching
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Theological Studies
Youth Ministry Leadership
Youth/Ministry/Family/Culture
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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

1,460

total students

48%

in-state

52%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

43%

621
students

Female
50%
311

Male
50%
310

57%

839
students

Female
47%
395

Male
53%
444

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

85%

531
students

Female
50%
263

Male
50%
268

15%

90
students

Female
54%
48

Male
46%
42

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Student Break-down

5%
Nonresident aliens
16%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Hispanic/Latino
54%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
< 1%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

47%

Transfer applicants accepted

91%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

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

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

94

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

32

semester hours

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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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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

International Student Contact

Amy Van Horn
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
800 777-2227
yesciu@ciu.edu

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