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Columbia International University

Acceptance Rate 48.22 %
SAT Average 1,090
Tuition & Fees $27,900
Student Population 2,481
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $16,751

Academic Overview

Columbia International University Campus, Columbia, SC
Columbia International University is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Columbia, South Carolina. It is a Master's College and University (medium programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $27,900 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $11,640.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 2,481 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 48.22% and the graduation rate is 70% last year.
The salary after graduation from Columbia International University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $31,400. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, Columbia International's tuition & fees is $27,900. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees is $11,640.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$27,900
Graduate$11,640
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at Columbia International. The acceptance rate of Columbia International is 48.22% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 73.36%. The average graduation rate is 70% and the transfer-out rate is 17%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $16,751 and 64% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 2,481 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Columbia International University is 48.22 %.
Acceptance Rate
48.22%
Graduation Rate for Columbia International University is 70 %
Graduation Rate
70%
Transfer-out Rate for Columbia International University is 17 %
Transfer-out Rate
17%
Retention Rate for Columbia International University is 66 %
Retention Rate
66%
Student Population for Columbia International University is 2,481
Student Population
2,481
Student to Faculty Ratio for Columbia International University is 13 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
13 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $16,751 at Columbia International University.
Financial Aid Amount
$16,751

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address7435 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203-1513
Phone800-777-2227
WEBwww.ciu.edu/
Admissionwww.ciu.edu/admissions-aid/application-process
Online Applicationwww.ciu.edu/apply
Financial Aidwww.ciu.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorwww.ciu.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/net-price-calculator
Veterans Tuitionwww.ciu.edu/veterans-benefits
Athleticwww.ciu.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/applying-for-aid/consumer-information-disclosures
Disability Servicewww.ciu.edu/campus-life/student-services/disability-services

Offered Degrees

Columbia International offers 71 major programs on-site (in-person class) only. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's50
Bachelor's270
Master's230
Doctorate (Research)60
Less Than 1 Year Certificate10
1-2 Years Certificate20
Post-Bachelor's Certificate40
Post-Master's Certificate30

Special Learning Opportunities

Columbia International University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:400)
Board/Meal Plan

Veterans Benefits

Columbia International University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges