28%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 165 |
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| Declined | + 419 |
| Total Received | 584 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN |
| Jacksonville University | Jacksonville, FL |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA |
| High Point University | High Point, NC |
| Marymount University | Arlington, VA |
| University of Colorado Boulder | Boulder, CO |
| Boston University | Boston, MA |
| Brown University | Providence, RI |
| Colorado State University | Fort Collins, CO |
| University of the Pacific | Stockton, CA |
| SAT | 5116 |
|---|---|
| ACT | 3848 |
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 | 1,030 |
| 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) |
450-acre campus in Columbia (population: 134,309), 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
| Application fee | $45
($45 for international applicants) |
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| 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 |
28%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 165 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 419 |
| Total Received | 584 |
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment
Standardized test scores
Extracurricular activities
Volunteer Work
Alumni/ae relationship
Class rank
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Secondary school record
State residency
Work Experience
Amy Van Horn
Interim Director of Admissions
P: 800 777-2227, extension 5024
F: 803 786-4209
yesciu@ciu.edu
| Tuition | $22,840 |
| Room & board | $8,150 |
| Additional fees | $850 |
| Books & supplies | $600 |
| Total | $32,440 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $18,494 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $13,946 |
69%
$18,494
Need-based
| Federal | $948,643 |
| State | $903,834 |
| Institutional | $2,589,122 |
| Other external | $166,920 |
| Total | $4,608,519 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | $171,995 |
| Institutional | $740,783 |
| Other external | $54,294 |
| Total | $967,072 |
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91%
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39%
Transfer applicants accepted
65%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements |
High School GPA: 2.00 College GPA: 2.00 |
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| 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 |
Maximum transfered
94
Minimum transfers must complete
32
Not Reported
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 14 |
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| Countries most often represented |
China Germany Kenya Liberia Panama South Korea |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
Other Special orientation |
Nicole Brooker
International Students Admissions Counselor
803 807-5345
njones@ciu.edu
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