Columbia International University

Columbia International University, located in the heart of Columbia, South Carolina, is a place where faith and learning intersect. The university is renowned for its commitment to preparing students for service to Christ and the global community.

2,670

Students

95%

Acceptance Rate

Undergrads

721

Classification

University

Type

Private, Non-Profit

Religious Affiliation

Other

Website

ciu.edu

Students at Columbia International University experience a dynamic and supportive academic environment. The campus fosters both personal and spiritual growth, ensuring that students are equipped not only with professional skills but also with strong moral and ethical values. This unique blend of rigorous academics and spiritual formation makes CIU a place where students can grow holistically. Whether pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies, students at CIU are encouraged to develop their God-given potential to its fullest.

Admissions

Do you have the credentials necessary to get into Columbia International University?

95% acceptance rate

Less Selective

Admission Standards

Grades & Testing

Average SAT score

Unknown

Testing

Unknown

Average High School GPA

3.12

Application Deadlines

Regular Application Deadline

August 1

Early Decision / Early Action?

No

The most important factors Columbia International University considers when admitting students are:

•Academic GPA
•Standardized Test Scores
•Class Rank

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Financials

See what it costs to attend Columbia International University.

$ 44,790

Overall list price

$ 21,320

Average net price

$ 36,345

Merit Price™

Generous

Merit Meter™

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Social & Lifestyle

What's it like attending Columbia International University?

Suburb

Campus Setting

Republican

State vote for president

Weather

Sunny days

Sunny

Average winter temp

51°

Average summer temp

80°

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Academics

What to expect in the classroom at Columbia International University.

13:1

Student to faculty ratio

46%

4-year grad rate

47%

6-year grad rate

The most popular majors at Columbia International are:

Business Administration and Management, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies

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Demographics

Who attends Columbia International University?

38

States represented

17

Countries represented

No

State DEI laws

Student Body

Students

2,670

Women

49%

Men

51%

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Housing

What's it like living at Columbia International University?

$11,950

Room & Board

0.2

Housing units / student

74

%

Students on campus

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FAQs

What GPA is needed to get into Columbia International University?

The average GPA of the most recently accepted class was 3.12.

How much does Columbia International University cost?

For the most recent year, it cost $44,790 to attend Columbia International.

How many people attend Columbia International University?

2,670 people attend Columbia International. 721 are undergraduate students and 1,949 are graduate students.

Where is Columbia International University located?

Columbia International University is located in Columbia, South Carolina. It is in a Suburb environment.

Can I get into Columbia International University with a 3.5 GPA?

In the most recent class of admissions, 41% of students submitted a 3.5 GPA or higher.

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