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Columbia International University campus

🇺🇸 USA · South Carolina

Columbia International University

  • Private
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
94.5%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹26,20,703Out-of-state
Students
716Undergraduates
Students per teacher
13Student to faculty

Admissions planning estimate

94.5% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 59.5%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 97.58%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 97.6% (363/372; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

94 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 946
Offered a place 567
Enrolled 232

40.9% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite990-1195
4001600
ACT composite16-25
136

What a year costs

₹38,55,908 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹26,20,703
  • Housing₹11,22,487
  • Books & supplies₹1,12,718
Sticker price ₹38,55,908
After aid (average) ₹24,45,613

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹26,20,703
Out-of-state ₹26,20,703

Average aid awarded: ₹17,00,921 a year.

Outcomes and support

53.3%
Retention
46.8%
Graduation
78%
Get financial aid
34%
From out of state

One teacher for every 13 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 62.4%
African American 19.6%
Unknown 5.2%
Multiracial 4.9%
Asian 2.2%
Hispanic 0.3%
Native American 0.1%

8 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Area Studiesbachelor
Bible/Biblical Studiesbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Education, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Human Services, Generalbachelor
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studiesbachelor
International/Globalization Studiesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiologybachelor
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministriesbachelor
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Generalbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Religious Educationbachelor
Religious Music and Worshipbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Languagebachelor
Theological and Ministerial Studiesbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate94.47%
Total Applicants946
Admitted Applicants567
Enrolled Applicants232
Application Fee₹2,348
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %990
SAT Composite 75th %1195
ACT Composite 25th %16
ACT Composite 75th %25

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹26,20,703
Out-of-State Tuition₹26,20,703
Average Housing Cost₹11,22,487
Books & Supplies₹1,12,718
Average Net Price₹24,45,613
Students Receiving Aid78%
Average Aid Awarded₹17,00,921
Out-of-State Students34%

Student Body Diversity

African American19.55%
Asian2.23%
Hispanic0.28%
White62.43%
Multiracial4.89%
Native American0.14%
Pacific Islander0.00
International5.31%
Unknown Race5.17%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate46.79%
Retention Rate53.27%
Student/Faculty Ratio13:1
Total Undergraduates716

Contact

Street Address7435 Monticello Rd
ZIP Code29203
Phone(800) 777-2227
Websitehttps://www.ciu.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/