Columbia International University
Social & Lifestyle

What's it like at Columbia International University?

Fitness junkies, social butterflies and devoted bookworms all have a home at Columbia International. Here's a rundown of some of the most important non-academic factors.

Walkability
Sunshine
Sunny
211-225 days of sun / year
Suburb
Campus Setting
51°
Average winter temp
80°
Average summer temp

Sports

Athletics are a perfect way to being a student body together.

Division Ranking
D1

Weather

Gotta dress for it! Here's a season-by-season summary of the average temperatures at Columbia International University:

100°
86.7
73.3
60.0
46.7
33.3
20.0
January
April
July
October
Low
High
Sunshine
Sunny
Here comes the sun.
211-225 days of sun / year
Snowfall
Some Snow
That's gonna melt soon.
1-5 inches of snow / year

Geography

Columbia International University is in a suburban setting with low to moderate walkability and is close to an airport.

Walkability
Columbia Metropolitan
Closest airport
Location
Campus Setting
Suburb
Closest national park
Congaree Swamp tl Mnmt (20 mi)
Distance to coast
Atlantic (115 mi)

State Laws and Politics

The social environment at colleges can be majorly impacted by the laws and politics of the area and the state. Review the information below to determine if politics might impact your experience at Columbia International University.

Politics

Republican
State vote for president
Republican
Elected governor
Democrat
County vote for president

South Carolina elected a Republican in the most recent Presidential election. The sitting governor is a Republican, and the county votes Democrat.

Abortion

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Reproductive laws change quickly. CollegeIQ does its best to update this information as soon as new laws are passed. Learn more about how this is calculated.

LGBTQIA+

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Learn more about how this is determined.

Guns on Campus

Some states have laws about the legality of guns on campus. In general, schools fall into one of three categories:

  • Permissive: The state requires campuses to allow guns on campus but allows for certain restrictions.
  • Restrictive: The state requires campuses to restrict guns on campus.
  • Institutional: The state leaves it up to each campus.

South Carolina's gun laws are:

Restrictive
Guns are allowed in parked vehicles.

Most state laws apply only to public colleges and universities. Additionally, these laws often change frequently. If gun laws are important to you, you should inquire directly with Columbia International University about its regulations.

Religious Affiliation

The religious affiliation of a school can impact the on-campus environment. Columbia International University is affiliated with:

nondenominational
Other

Student Life

Eager to get involved at Columbia International University? Here are the most popular student organizations and the main campus events to look forward to.

  1. 1. Student Union
  2. 2. Mu Kappa
  3. 3. Student Missions Connection
  4. 4. GradLife
  5. 5. African American Fellowship Ministries
  1. 1. World Christian Week
  2. 2. Homecoming
  3. 3. Winter Formal Banquet

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