School Information

26.6
Total Enrollment 1,139
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 17 : 1

Columbia International University

http://www.ciu.edu
7435 Monticello Rd, Columbia, South Carolina 29203-1513
(803) 754-4100

At the foundation of this vision are the historic roots of CIU. Roots that are nourishing the blossoms of tomorrow. Those roots include the Authority of Scripture, World Evangelization, the Victorious Christian Life, and of course, educating people.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Campus Setting City: Midsize
Disability Services Student 4%
 
School Costs

At Columbia International University, 99.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 92.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $10,445), and 71% receive loans ($11,511 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $6,210.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Columbia International University is $12,763 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 251 people applied to Columbia International University. Of the applicants, 67.0% were admitted (61.0% male & 72.0% female ) and 55.0% accepted (54.0% male and 57.0% female)

Of the 590 undergraduate students at Columbia International University, 15.0% are part-time. A majority (78.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 55.0% of the 549 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     47.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     81.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     100.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     37.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     47.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     53.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 800-777-2227
Admissions Office Email webmaster@ciu.edu
Admissions Office Address 7435 Monticello Rd. | Columbia, SC 29203
Admissions Website http://www.ciu.edu/admissions (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.ciu.edu/applynow
Application Fee $45

In order to be accepted to Columbia International University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 510
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 630
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 470
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 570
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 25
ACT English (25th Percentile) 20
ACT English (75th Percentile) 27
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 23
 
Columbia International University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 0
Near and Middle Eastern Studies 0
Communication, journalism, and related programs 0
Mass Communication/Media Studies 0
Education 0 39 1
Curriculum and Instruction 7
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 11 1
Elementary Education and Teaching 0
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 9
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 12
English language and literature/letters 0
English Language and Literature, General 0
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 0
Ancient Near Eastern/Biblical Languages, Lit & Linguistics 0
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 0
General Studies 0
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 0
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 0
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 0
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies 0
Psychology 0 14
Counseling Psychology 14
Psychology, General 0
Theology and religious vocations 8 17 104 64 6
Bible/Biblical Studies 8 17 104 4
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv) 26
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology 11
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other 0 4
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies 0
Religious Education 0 2
Religious/Sacred Music 0
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other 6
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other 4
Theology/Theological Studies 13
Youth Ministry 0
 
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