Columbia International University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6061 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1712 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1626 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #29 of 37 | In South Carolina |
| #4 of 6 | In Columbia |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 48%
- Undergraduates
- 1,001
- Graduates
- 1,480
- Male:Female Ratio
- 46:54
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.ciu.edu
Columbia International University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Columbia International University has an acceptance rate of 48% and is among the top 13% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 48% | 52% | 45% |
| Applicants | 506 | 234 | 272 |
| Admissions | 244 | 122 | 122 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 162 | 82 | 80 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 17 | 5 | 12 |
148 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,592 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
65 or 42%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 990
or below
75% of them
had 1195
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Columbia International University are 990-1195 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
44 or 28%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 16
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Columbia International University are 16-25 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1027 (41%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 494 (20%) |
| Black or African American | 402 (16%) |
| Asian | 325 (13%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 156 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 50 (2%) |
| Hispanic | 23 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Columbia International University is $19,911 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $18,252 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,671 |
| $48-75K | $18,423 |
| $75-110K | $21,167 |
| $110K+ | $23,105 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $25,620 | $10,710 |
| Tuition in-state | $25,620 | $10,710 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $25,620 | $10,710 |
| Fee in-district | $1,220 | $1,220 |
| Fee in-state | $1,220 | $1,220 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,220 | $1,220 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 400 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,950 |
Columbia International University majors
Columbia International University has granted 146 bachelor's degrees across 20 programs, 328 master's across 18 programs, and 115 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Columbia International University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and Instruction | 125 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 33 | 69 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 8 | 38 | 29 | |
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 7 | 28 | 16 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 24 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 11 | 12 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | 22 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 13 | 3 | 4 | |
| Divinity & Ministry | 20 | |||
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 11 | 9 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 14 | |||
| Psychology, General | 13 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 11 | |||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 2 | 9 | ||
| Human Services, General | 4 | 5 | 1 | |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 10 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 1 | 9 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 1 | 9 | ||
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 6 | |||
| Youth Ministry | 6 | |||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 5 | |||
| Islamic Studies | 4 | |||
| Pre-Theology & Pre-Ministerial Studies | 4 | |||
| Religious Education | 3 | 1 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 3 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | |||
| Health Services Administration | 3 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, General | 3 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 2 | |||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 1 | |||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 1 | |||
| Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 29 | 146 | 328 | 115 |
Columbia International University has a graduation rate of 70%, which is among the 22% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 70% | 68% | 72% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Columbia International University has published 66 scientific papers with 190 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Sociology, Philosophy, Law, Theology / Divinity / Religious studies, Art & Design, Environmental Science, Computer Science, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 3 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 | 3 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 | 2 |
| 2005 | 0 | 3 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 4 | 18 |
| 2008 | 2 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 | 0 | 4 |
| 2011 | 4 | 6 |
| 2012 | 1 | 8 |
| 2013 | 1 | 13 |
| 2014 | 2 | 19 |
| 2015 | 1 | 17 |
| 2016 | 1 | 14 |
| 2017 | 4 | 14 |
| 2018 | 8 | 10 |
| 2019 | 5 | 8 |
| 2020 | 3 | 17 |
| 2021 | 6 | 11 |
| 2022 | 3 | 3 |
| 2023 | 7 | 4 |
Notable alumni
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Tullian Tchividjian
- Occupations
- writer
- Biography
-
William Graham Tullian Tchividjian is a pastor and author of more than a half dozen books about Christianity and current issues, including One Way Love and It is Finished (David C. Cook, 2013 and 2015). He is a grandson of Christian evangelist Billy Graham.
-
Chad Prather
- Occupations
- television producerstage actor
- Biography
-
Chad Prather is an American conservative political commentator, comedian and Internet personality known for a series of YouTube videos in which he comments on life, right-leaning politics and current events. His video "Unapologetically Southern" went viral in 2015. He formerly hosted The Chad Prather Show for 5 years on BlazeTV. Prather ran for Governor of Texas against incumbent Greg Abbott in the 2022 Republican gubernatorial primary, but was eliminated in the primary on March 1, 2022.
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Philip Yancey
- Occupations
- journalistwriterpublisher
- Biography
-
Philip Yancey is an American author who writes primarily about spiritual issues. His books have sold more than 15 million copies in English and have been translated into 40 languages, making him one of the best-selling contemporary Christian authors. Two of his books have won the ECPA's Christian Book of the Year Award: The Jesus I Never Knew in 1996, and What's So Amazing About Grace? in 1998. He is published by Hachette, HarperCollins Christian Publishing, InterVarsity Press, and Penguin Random House.
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Travis Greene
- Occupations
- songwriter
- Biography
-
Travis Montorius Greene is an American gospel musician and the founding senior pastor of The Forward City Church.
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Paul Copan
- Occupations
- theologianuniversity teacherphilosopher
- Biography
-
Paul Copan is a Christian theologian, analytic philosopher, apologist, and author. He is currently a professor at the Palm Beach Atlantic University and holds the endowed Pledger Family Chair of Philosophy and Ethics. He has written and edited over 40 books in the area of philosophy of religion, apologetics, theology, and ethics in the Bible. He has contributed a great number of articles to various professional journals and has written many essays for edited books. For six years he served as the president of the Evangelical Philosophical Society.
General info
| Alternative names | CIU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1923 |
| Motto | To Know Him and Make Him Known |
| Colors | blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 299 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 7435 Monticello Rd Columbia, South Carolina, 29203-1513 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 137,000 |
| Phone | 8007772227 |