Columbia International University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 6059 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 1671 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 1585 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 28 of 37 | In South Carolina |
| # 4 of 6 | In Columbia, SC |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
94%
Average SAT
1,270
Average ACT
27
Avg. cost to attend
$26,056 /y
Aid receiving
95%
Undergraduates
965
Graduates
1,949
Male:Female Ratio
45:55
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Columbia International University has an acceptance rate of 94% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 94% | 94% |
| Applicants | 416 | 218 | 198 |
| Admissions | 393 | 206 | 187 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 138 | 74 | 64 |
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 40% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 6% |
| â– Asian | 33% |
| â– Black or African American | 14% |
| â– Two or more races | 2% |
| â– Unknown | 5% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Columbia International University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Columbia International University majors
Columbia International University has granted 14 associate degrees across 5 programs, 139 bachelor's degrees across 21 programs, 293 master's across 18 programs, and 101 doctorate degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Columbia International University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and Instruction | - | - | 99 | - |
| Organizational Leadership | - | - | 30 | 55 |
| Missions & Missionary Studies | - | 4 | 45 | 17 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 3 | 33 | 23 | - |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | - | - | 31 | - |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | - | - | 3 | 19 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | 17 | - | - |
| Human Services, General | 2 | 14 | - | - |
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 7 | 7 | 1 | - |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | - | - | 4 | 10 |
| Theology & Theological Studies | - | 6 | 8 | - |
| Counseling Psychology | - | - | 11 | - |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | - | 11 | - | - |
| Psychology, General | - | 9 | - | - |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | - | 9 | - | - |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | - | - | 8 | - |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | - | - | 8 | - |
| Divinity & Ministry | - | - | 7 | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | - | 7 | - | - |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | - | - | 6 | - |
| Youth Ministry | - | 4 | - | - |
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | - | 1 | 2 | - |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | - | 3 | - | - |
| Islamic Studies | - | - | 3 | - |
| Pre-Theology & Pre-Ministerial Studies | - | 3 | - | - |
| Public Administration | - | - | 3 | - |
| Religious Education | - | 3 | - | - |
| Health Services Administration | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | - | 2 | - | - |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | - | 2 | - | - |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | - | 1 | - | - |
| Education, General | - | 1 | - | - |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | - | 1 | - | - |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, General | - | 1 | - | - |
| Grand Total | 14 | 139 | 293 | 101 |
Publications & Citations
Columbia International University has published 89 scientific papers with 337 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Sociology, Political Science, Law, Art & Design, Theology / Divinity / Religious studies, Environmental Science, History, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
77
/ 298
|
|---|---|
| Philosophy |
58
/ 174
|
| Sociology |
55
/ 264
|
| Political Science |
54
/ 267
|
| Law |
49
/ 267
|
| Art & Design |
38
/ 51
|
| Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
37
/ 75
|
| Environmental Science |
36
/ 103
|
| History |
35
/ 84
|
| Computer Science |
33
/ 162
|
| Engineering |
32
/ 141
|
| Geography and Cartography |
30
/ 85
|
| Linguistics |
30
/ 71
|
| Psychology |
28
/ 145
|
| Archaeology |
26
/ 34
|
| Business |
25
/ 126
|
| Literature |
24
/ 11
|
| Physics |
20
/ 87
|
| Social Psychology |
16
/ 109
|
| Economics |
16
/ 171
|
| Mathematics |
15
/ 74
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
15
/ 110
|
| Education |
15
/ 104
|
| Biology |
14
/ 40
|
| Medicine |
12
/ 56
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
10
/ 76
|
| Classics and Ancient History |
10
/ 4
|
| Aesthetics |
9
/ 10
|
| Management |
9
/ 35
|
| Acoustical Engineering |
8
/ 10
|
| Development Studies |
8
/ 67
|
| Ecology |
8
/ 15
|
| Fashion Design |
8
/ 5
|
| Media Studies |
8
/ 77
|
| Gender Studies |
7
/ 11
|
| Communications and Public Relations |
7
/ 67
|
| Mathematics Education |
7
/ 13
|
| Marketing |
7
/ 12
|
| Statistics |
7
/ 52
|
| Genetics |
7
/ 24
|
Annual publication & citation counts
5 Notable alumni
1. Chad Prather
1972-. (aged 54)
stage actor
television producer
Chad Prather is an American conservative political commentator, comedian and Internet personality known for a series of YouTube videos in which he comments on life, right wing politics and current events. His video "Unapologetically Southern" went viral in 2015. He formerly hosted The Chad Prather Show for 5 years on BlazeTV. Prather ran for Governor of Texas against incumbent Greg...
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2. Philip Yancey
1949-. (aged 77)
publisher
writer
journalist
Philip David Yancey is a retired American Christian author known for his works about spiritual issues. His books have sold more than 15 million copies in English and have been translated into 40 languages, making him one of the best-selling contemporary Christian authors. Two of his books won the ECPA's Christian Book of the Year Award: The Jesus I Never...
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3. Travis Greene
1984-. (aged 42)
songwriter
Travis Montorius Greene is an American gospel musician and the founding senior pastor of The Forward City Church.
4. Tullian Tchividjian
1972-. (aged 54)
writer
William Graham Tullian Tchividjian is a pastor and author of more than a half dozen books about Christianity and current issues, including One Way Love and It is Finished (David C. Cook, 2013 and 2015). He is a grandson of Christian evangelist Billy Graham.
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All 5 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
CIU
Founded
1923
Motto
To Know Him and Make Him Known
Colors
blue, gold
Academic calendar
Semesters
Total staff
278
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Address
7435 Monticello Rd Columbia, South Carolina, 29203-1513 United States
City Population
137,000
Phone
8007772227
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