Columbia International University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Columbia, SC

$23,550

Avg tuition

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About Columbia International University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Columbia International University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Columbia, South Carolina. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 857, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 51%. The university offers 25 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 68%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for students are $23,550.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

51% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

69% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

68% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Not required or recommended

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 17-24

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 940-1150

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

2k

Students enrolled

70%

Online student enrollment

15:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

41%

Black

15%

Asian

14%

Unknown

13%

Non-U.S. Citizen

13%

Hispanic

3%

Two or more races

0%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

52%

Socio-economic diversity

43% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

3

Total Online Enrollment

1,469

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

95% On-campus

5% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate Check Bold 25% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 4% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 5% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $23,550 $23,550
Graduate $9,540 $9,540

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $600
On-campus room and board $8,950
On-campus other expenses $3,710
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $8,000
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $4,510
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $4,510

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $36,810 $36,810
Off-campus without family $36,660 $36,660
Off-campus with family $28,660 $28,660

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

43%

State Grant Aid

47%

Institution Grant Aid

98%

Pell Grant

43%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,453
State Grant Aid $6,469
Institution Grant Aid $13,423
Pell Grant Aid $4,480

Financial Outlook

$21k

Average student debt after graduation

$28k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NAIA Division II

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

3

Education

BA

MA

DOC

4

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

5

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

6

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

7

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

8

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

9

Theology And Religious Vocations

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.