Columbia International University
Columbia, SC · Private four-year · City: Midsize
916undergraduates
94%admitted
Test-blind (scores not considered)SAT/ACT
$21,320average net price per year
67%graduate in 6 years
66%return for year two
Admissions
- Applicants
- 372
- Admitted
- 363
- Admit rate
- 94%
- Admit rate, women
- 98%
- Admit rate, men
- 97%
- Admitted students who enroll
- 32%
- First-year students
- 116
- SAT/ACT
- Test-blind (scores not considered)
| High school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High school record | Not considered |
| College-prep coursework | Not considered |
| SAT or ACT scores | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Essay or personal statement | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Majors
22 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (1)
- Business Administration and Management, General Associate (3 awarded), Bachelor's (33 awarded)
Theology and religious vocations (6)
- Bible/Biblical Studies Associate (7 awarded), Bachelor's (7 awarded)
- Missions/Missionary Studies Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Religious Education Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Theology/Theological Studies Certificate (1-2 years) (1 awarded), Bachelor's (6 awarded)
- Youth Ministry Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (2)
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate (1 awarded), Bachelor's (17 awarded)
Public administration and social service professions (1)
- Human Services, General Associate (2 awarded), Bachelor's (14 awarded)
Health professions and related programs (3)
- Health Services Administration Associate (1 awarded)
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Bachelor's (9 awarded)
Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology (1)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management Bachelor's (11 awarded)
Psychology (1)
- Psychology, General Bachelor's (9 awarded)
Education (2)
- Education, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Elementary Education and Teaching Bachelor's (7 awarded)
Communication, journalism, and related programs (3)
- Communication and Media Studies, Other Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Mass Communication/Media Studies Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services (1)
- Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Philosophy and religious studies (1)
- Philosophy and Religious Studies, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Graduate programs (18)
- Bible/Biblical Studies Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's, Post-master's certificate
- Divinity/Ministry Master's
- Missions/Missionary Studies Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other Master's
- Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other Master's
- Theology and Religious Vocations, Other Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Theology/Theological Studies Master's
- Curriculum and Instruction Master's
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General Master's, Post-master's certificate, Doctorate (research)
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels Master's
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Master's
- Business Administration and Management, General Master's
- Organizational Leadership Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Counseling Psychology Master's
- Islamic Studies Master's
- Public Administration Master's
- Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management Master's
- Health Services Administration Master's
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $27,900
- Housing and food on campus
- $11,950
- Books and supplies
- $200
- Other on-campus costs
- $3,400
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $43,450
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $43,450
- Total cost living at home
- $32,300
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $17,430 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $21,740 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $15,633 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $24,406 |
| Over $110,000 | $27,598 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 97%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 96%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $18,883
- Got a grant from the college
- 91%
- Average grant from the college
- $13,242
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 28%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 62%
- Average amount borrowed
- $7,097
Graduation
- Bachelor's in 4 years
- 63%
- Bachelor's in 5 years
- 65%
- Bachelor's in 6 years
- 67%
- Bachelor's in 8 years
- 63%
- Any degree in 6 years (all students)
- 66%
- Transferred to another college
- 5%
- Came back for year two
- 66%
| Pell grant students | 64% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 70% |
| Neither | 71% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 43 | 77% |
| Men | 41 | 56% |
| Black | 15 | 40% (small group) |
| Hispanic | 7 | 57% (small group) |
| White | 56 | 77% |
| Two or more races | 2 | 0% (small group) |
| Race unknown | 1 | 0% (small group) |
| International | 3 | 100% (small group) |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 115 | 76% | 16% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 78 | 67% | 4% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 8 | 38% (small group) | 0% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2017. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 2,631
- Undergraduates
- 916
- Full-time undergraduates
- 575
- Part-time undergraduates
- 341
- Graduate students
- 1,715
- Students per faculty member
- 13 to 1
- First-year students from in state
- 57%
- From out of state
- 41%
- From other countries
- 3%
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 16%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 25%
- Undergraduates registered with disability services
- 7%
| Women | 51% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Black | 15% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 69% |
| Two or more races | 4% |
| Race unknown | 4% |
| International | 4% |
Campus life
- Setting
- City: Midsize
- Address
- 7435 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC, 29203-1513
- County
- Richland County
- Part of
- Columbia International University
- Type
- Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
- Highest degree
- Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Athletics
- NAIA, NCCAA
- Teams include
- basketball, baseball, cross country and track
- Offers
- Study abroad, Teacher certification, Online programs, Credit for AP exams, Yellow Ribbon (veterans)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.