Columbia International University
Admissions

Interested in attending Columbia International University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Columbia International University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

95
%
Acceptance rate
3.12
Average High School GPA
August 1
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Columbia International University?

95%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Columbia International accepted 95% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 427 people applied and 404 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
195 / 206 (95%)
Men
209 / 221 (95%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Columbia International University:

100%
94.0
88.0
82.0
76.0
70.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

41%
Enrollment of those accepted
High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 41% ended up enrolling at Columbia International University, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Columbia International University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Columbia International considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Application Essay
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Level of Applicant's Interest

Considered

  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Volunteer Work

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Class Rank
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Columbia International University?

3.12
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended Columbia International University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.12.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
5%
3.75-3.99
19%
3.50-3.74
17%
3.25-3.49
13%
3.00-3.24
11%
2.50-2.99
18%
2.00-2.49
13%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

42%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

28%

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Columbia International University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 1
Regular admission deadline
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