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Columbia International University

Columbia, SC

Columbia International University Rating: 5.0/5 (1 votes)

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Information Summary

Ranks 6th in South Carolina and 468th overall
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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Special Focus Institutions — Theological seminaries, Bible colleges, and other faith-related institutions
UndergraduateN/A
GraduateN/A
Undergraduate PopulationN/A
EnrollmentMajority undergraduate
Size & SettingN/A

General Characteristics

Title IV EligibilityParticipates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Highest offeringDoctoral degree
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable Tuition
Religious AffiliationN/A
Congressional District4506

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force  —   /   / 
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Columbia International University?
1346th for total cost of attendance
  In District In State Out of State
Effective as of 2010-08-04
FT Undergraduate Tuition $16,350 $16,350 $16,350
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $525 $525 $525
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $675 $675 $675
FT Graduate Tuition $9,084 $9,084 $9,084
FT Graduate Required Fees $525 $525 $525
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $480 $480 $480
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $25,685 $25,685 $25,685
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $17,475 $17,475 $17,475
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $17,475 $17,475 $17,475

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Prior year comparison and trends on the cost of attending / attendance cost.
  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $15,665 $16,270 $15,665 $16,270 $15,665 $16,270
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Effective as of 2010-08-04
Books & Supplies $700 $600
On-Campus – Room & Board $5,900 $6,110
On-Campus – Other Expenses $2,000(N/C)
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board N/A
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses N/A
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board N/A

Admission Details

Effective as of 2010-08-05
Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$45
Graduate Application Fee$45
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 251 (113 male / 138 female)
Admitted 168 (69 male / 99 female)
Admission rate 67%
First-time Enrollment 93 (37 male / 56 female)
FT Enrollment 87 (34 male / 53 female)
PT Enrollment 6 (3 male / 3 female)
Total Enrollment1,139

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Columbia International University use for admissions?  = Required,   = Recommended,   = Neither required nor recommended
Open Admissions
Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record  /   / 
College Prep. Completion
Recommendations
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scores
TOEFL
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Columbia International University accept?
Dual Credit
Life Experience
Advanced Placement (AP)

ACT Test Admission

663rd for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting ACT results 30%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 20 / 27
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 18 / 23
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 20 / 25

SAT Test Admission

504th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting SAT results 73%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 510 / 630
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 470 / 570
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 980 / 1200

Student Services

Remedial Services
Academic / Career Counseling
PT Cost-defraying Employment
Career Placement
On-Campus Day Care
Library Facility

Student Living

First-time Room / Board Required
Dorm Capacity402
Meals per Week21
Room FeeN/A
Board FeeN/A

Student Financial Aid Details

How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Columbia International University 3145th for the average student loan amount.
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Effective as of 2010-09-21

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at Columbia International University?

Student Graduation Demographics

How many students graduated at Columbia International University?

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at Columbia International University.

Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

Reported area around or near Columbia, SC 29203-1513
Surrounding communityMidsize city (inside urban area, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000)
Total Population42,459 (37,592 urban / 4,867 rural)
Households14,755 (2.65 people per house)
Median Household Income$27,086
Families10,128 (3.20 people per family)

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?
 
Total 14 30 10 12 402 44 512
Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Bible/Biblical Studies 6 16 2 216 32 272
Counseling Psychology 2 2 24 28
Curriculum and Instruction 2 2 10 14
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv 2 10 4 32 4 52
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 2 22 24
Elementary Education and Teaching
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology 2 2 2 16 22
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other 8 8
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
Psychology, General
Religious Education 2 2 4
Religious/Sacred Music
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 18 18
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 2 22 24
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other 2 8 2 12
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other 8 8
Theology/Theological Studies 2 4 16 4 26
Youth Ministry

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Columbia International University 3305th for the average full-time faculty salary.
Effective as of 2010-08-31
Tenure system
Average FT Salary $41,613 ($42,106 male / $39,002 female)
Number of FT Faculty 44 (37 male / 7 female)
Number of PT Faculty 5
FT Faculty Ratio 9 : 1
Total Benefits $680,532

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