Columbia International University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	400
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Acceptance rate	46%
Students retention rate	64%
On-time graduation rate	62%

Located in Columbia, South Carolina, Columbia International is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Columbia International University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Columbia International is 16-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in South Carolina is 14-to-1, while the national average is 12-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

The retention rate of students at Columbia International is 64% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in South Carolina is 73%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Columbia International do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

45.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$25,590

Cost of attendance at Columbia International University in 2022 for students from South Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$11,805
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$25,590

Cost of attendance at Columbia International University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$26,143
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 96 of freshman students at Columbia International University received on average $17,706 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$17,706

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	82	53%	$4,156	$340,788
Other Federal Grant	82	53%	$4,292	$351,932
State Grant/Scholarships	88	57%	$6,201	$545,673
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	144	94%	$11,965	$1,722,920
Total Grant & Scholarships	148	96%	$17,706	$2,620,525

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Columbia International University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Columbia International University students is 62.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 72.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 47.5%.

62.1%

white 64.5% 49 students
hispanic 50.0% 2 students
International Students 66.7% 4 students
Mixed Race 66.7% 2 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Appalachian Athletic Conference
Basketball Appalachian Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Appalachian Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)

Service Offerings

Columbia International University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Columbia International University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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