About Columbia International University

Founded in 1923, Columbia International University. is a college. Located in South Carolina, which is a city setting in South Carolina, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 497 full time undergraduate students, and 469 full time graduate students.

The Columbia International University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 15:1. There are 38 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Columbia International University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate35%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range928-1200
ACT Range20-26

Admissions at CIU are considered More Selective, with ,3% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 16 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

75% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 47% were in the top quarter, and 27% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Columbia International University.

13%
“We”re apathetic”
25%
“We know about current events and vote”
63%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
22%
“Sometimes, but not often”
33%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
44%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
25%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
75%
“I feel extremely safe”
11%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
56%
“We bought the gear”
33%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
38%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
63%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
33%
“They keep regular office hours”
67%
“They”re always available”
89%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
11%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
78%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
22%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
67%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
33%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
13%
“We”re apathetic”
25%
“We know about current events and vote”
63%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
22%
“Sometimes, but not often”
33%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
44%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
25%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
75%
“I feel extremely safe”
11%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
56%
“We bought the gear”
33%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
38%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
63%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
33%
“They keep regular office hours”
67%
“They”re always available”
89%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
11%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
78%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
22%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
67%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
33%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    9 Students rated on-campus housing 4 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    5 Students rated off-campus housing 3.9 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    9 Students rated campus food 2.9 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    9 Students rated campus facilities 3.8 stars. 22 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    9 Students rated class size 4.1 stars. 44 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    9 Students rated school activities 4.2 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    9 Students rated local services 3 stars. 11 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    9 Students rated academics 4.2 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

Columbia International University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Columbia International University?

14 Students rated Columbia International University

Roman - 04/16/2021

Columbia International is a wonderful private institution that really lets you have fun and the student life there is amazing despite it being a private school there are many opportunities around the campus area that you really can't enjoy your time at this small private institution.

Joseph - 09/26/2020

Columbia International University is an amazing place to live and learn, there is a very substantial focus on learning from a christian worldview and making good connections. Were lucky enough to have professors that understand the value of good connections and experience and work constantly to infuse those things into us. The classes and environment of CIU are amazing and I would absolutely recommend it.

Natalie - 05/28/2020

It is a great school for students who are Christians, especially students who plan to work in the ministry in some capacity. I would recommend this school to any young person who is undecided. Even if one is undecided, he or she can be a general major.

Chariti - 10/05/2019

As soon as I got on campus I felt like I was at home. Everyone was inviting, and my questions about their programs were answered proficiently. I would definitely recommend this school to anyone who wold like to be in a tight-knit Christian community.

Columbia International University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Columbia International University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Columbia International University is 35%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    The most valuable lesson I have learned attending college and being around academia is that: Now I know that I don't know. Once a person (especially a young person) has admitted this simple truth to themselves they are open to learn about any new viewpoint, idea and concept. One does not have to embrace all the new material they have learned as correct, but it will never hurt someone to get a new viewpoint, after all, the world is only what we perceive it to be.

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  3. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Absolutely any person who wishes to know the Lord and to make Him known to others should come to this school. This school is on fire for Christ, and God is working in this school. If you have a passion to know Him and to make Him known (to impact the nations with Christ) then this is the school for you!

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  4. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    The kind of person who should not attend CIU is someone who thinks that life is all about them. The reason being is that people who are out to serve themselves will not be open to learn in an enverionment like CIU.

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  5. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    A small Christian School devoted to equipping students with the message of Christ to take to the nations to know Him and make Him known.

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  6. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are normal college kids who love Jesus.

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  7. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    Perhaps I would have liked to know the different issues and topics being discussed on campus, perhaps I would have liked to know the work load in some of the classes, as well as known a little more about the community so I would have been better prepared for life on campus.

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  8. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    CIU's worst flaw is that some a small percentage of the professors are too old to teach. While most of the professors are top notch, there are a select few who teach core classes that are close to 90 years old and will repeat themselves and give strange tests about material that was not covered in class.

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  9. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Intercultural Studies program, and double major

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  10. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    The school is very mission minded, and has excellent training in this field. Also has a large group if international students, who add to the campus.

    Read all 1 answers

Student Body

Students

48%

female

52%

male

497

Total Undergrad Enrollment

469

Total Grad Students

47%

Out-Of-State

52%

In-State

1%

International

Organizations

11

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

52%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
% Black or African-American
11%
% Hispanic/Latino
4%
% White or Caucasian
73%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Columbia International University receive some sort of financial aid. 41% were awarded federal grants. While 60% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$21,490

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$600

Books and Supplies

$7,760

Room and Board

29,850

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$16,251
$30 - $48K
$18,893
$48 - $75K
$19,300
$75 - $110K
$20,120
$110K & UP
$24,019

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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