Columbia International University

Columbia, SC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About Columbia International University

Columbia International University is a small, private nonprofit institution in Columbia, SC, in a city setting. It enrolls about 716 students. The acceptance rate is 94%. 47% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $38,951.

94%

Acceptance

$26,036

Net price

716

Enrollment

47%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

94%

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$26,036

Average net price

$27,900

In-state tuition

$27,900

Out-of-state tuition

$11,950

Room & board

$1,200

Books & supplies

$43,045

Total cost of attendance

34%

Students receiving Pell grants

46%

Students with federal loans

$20,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$21,955

$30–48K

$25,644

$48–75K

$23,535

$75–110K

$28,722

$110K+

$29,751

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business23.8%

Theology & Religion19.1%

Education10.7%

Parks & Recreation10.1%

Communications7.7%

Health & Nursing7.7%

Humanities7.1%

Psychology5.4%

Biology1.2%

English0.6%

After Graduation

$38,951

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$33,929

Median earnings (6 yrs)

47%

Graduation rate

53%

Retention rate

66%

Earn more than a HS grad

$5,595

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

716

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

24%

First-generation

Gender balance

51% women

49% men

Race & ethnicity

White

62%

Black

20%

Two or more races

Asian

Hispanic

American Indian / Alaska Native

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