B
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    B
  2. Value
    B
  3. Diversity
    B
  4. Campus
    B+
  5. Athletics
    C+
  6. Party Scene
    C+
  7. Professors
    C+
  8. Location
    A-
  9. Dorms
    A+
  10. Campus Food
    B-
  11. Student Life
    B
  12. Safety
    A-
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Columbia International University is ...
Private not-for-profit
Athletic Division
NCCAA Division I
Athletic Conference
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Address
7435 Monticello Rd
Columbia, SC 29203
Website
ciu.edu
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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
33%
SAT Range
980-1190
ACT Range
18-23
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
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Test Scores and GPA for Columbia International University

Cost

Net Price
$19,649/ year
National
$15,431
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $15,508/ year
  • $30-48k
    $16,951/ year
  • $49-75k
    $18,952/ year
  • $76-110k
    $21,973/ year
  • $110k+
    $18,398/ year

Academics

Professors
C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
14:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
87%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.15 responses
79%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.14 responses
86%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.14 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Biblical Studies
    162 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    34 Graduates
  • Psychology
    21 Graduates
  • Communications
    15 Graduates
  • Religious Education
    9 Graduates
  • Theological and Ministerial Studies
    9 Graduates
  • Non-Profit and Public Management
    8 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    5 Graduates
  • English
    4 Graduates
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures
    3 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
497Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
13%
Pell Grant
48%
Varsity Athletes
15%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 8 responses
Report
  • Christian
    100%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
84%
Poll
100%
of students say they don't have Greek life.12 responses
Poll
63%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.19 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 6 responses
Report
  • Strong and loving community
    83%
  • Different
    17%

After Columbia International University

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$29,600/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
68%
National
47%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
85%
National
83%
100%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.8 responses
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Columbia International University Reviews

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Columbia International College has changed my life. My desire is to have a better understanding of the Bible, and Columbia International is fulfilling that dream. The campus is very warm and inviting. The instructors are very knowledgeable of their subject area and expects nothing less than the best from all students. I would highly recommend this school to any student who is seriously considering a degree in Religious Studies.
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The best aspect of Columbia International University (CIU) is the professors that work there. They have an incredible amount of knowledge in their fields making for an exceptional opportunity to learn. The most difficult aspects of CIU is simply paying to study there, and the size. Due to its small student base, CIU has a community that seems to pull its students into a bubble which hinders them from reaching out to the community beyond CIU.
I have attended CIU for 3 years now and am entering into my fourth and final year this fall. I have greatly enjoyed the community and and many experiences I have had. the school is beautiful and the staff are friendly and very encouraging. They truly care about your development and growth. The campus is small, but it has plenty to do, and the surrounding area has plenty of hangout possibilities. The school has definitely helped me grow and develop many different skills and has better prepared me for the working world.