497
Students
18,497
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
35%
Acceptance Rate
Suburban
Setting
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Overview
Columbia International University is a University institution located in Columbia, SC, in a suburban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
7435 Monticello Road
Columbia, SC 29203
United States
Columbia, SC 29203
United States
Contact
Ms. Jen Johnson
Undergraduate Admissions Office
Email: yesciu@ciu.edu
Phone: 803-777-2227
Fax: 803-786-4041
Undergraduate Admissions Office
Email: yesciu@ciu.edu
Phone: 803-777-2227
Fax: 803-786-4041
Majors & Degrees
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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Near And Middle Eastern Studies |
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Nonprofit Management |
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Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
Communication And Media Related |
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Digital Communication And Media/multimedia |
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Mass Communication/media |
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Education | Associate | Bachelors |
Education (multiple Levels) |
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English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
English |
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Ancient Near Eastern And Biblical Languages |
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Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
General Studies |
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Humanities |
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Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Intercultural/multicultural And Diversity Studies |
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International/global Studies |
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Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Psychology |
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Theology And Religious Vocations | Associate | Bachelors |
Pre-theology/pre-ministerial Studies |
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Religious Education |
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Religious/sacred Music |
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Youth Ministry |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
518
Applied
185
Accepted
497
Enrolled
Female Admissions
297
Females Applied
103
Females Accepted
35%
Male Admissions
221
Males Applied
82
Males Accepted
37%
Applying
0
Application Fee
3.65
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements | |
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Required |
Essay A minimum high school GPA of 2 One recommendation |
Required for some programs |
Interview Other requirements may exist (see below) |
Recommended |
Transcript of high school record |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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Fall freshmen | August 1st | Not reported | Yes |
Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
Transfer | August 1st | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile |
75th Percentile |
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ACT Composite | 23 | 20 | 26 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
22,840
Fees
850
Full-time student fees
8,150
Room & board
Other Payment Considerations
Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
18,497
Avg. Financial Aid Package
18,501
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
12,766
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,176
Avg. Loan Aid
6,922
Avg. Grant Aid
14,494
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
69%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
14%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
497
Total Undergrad students
5%
International Students
48%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 3.62% |
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Black or African American | 11.07% |
White or Caucasian | 73.24% |
Asian | 1.81% |
Two or more races | 2.41% |
Other | 3.22% |
Gender
Male (51.71%)
Female (48.29%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
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College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | Yes |
Housing options |
Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 68% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
World Christian Week, Homecoming and Winter Formal Banquet
World Christian Week, Homecoming and Winter Formal Banquet
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Student Union, Mu Kappa, Student Missions Connection, GradLife and African American Fellowship Ministries
Student Union, Mu Kappa, Student Missions Connection, GradLife and African American Fellowship Ministries
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Basketball | |||
Cross-country Running | No | ||
Football | No | No | |
Soccer | |||
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | No | No |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Basketball | |||
Cross-country Running | No | ||
Football | No | No | |
Soccer | |||
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | No | No |
Faculty
63
Total Faculty
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 38
Part-time - 25
Male - 46
Female - 17