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Columbia International University
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Information Summary
Ranks 794th overall and 8th in South Carolina
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
78.0 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$24,240 |
| Admission
Success rate |
79% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
25 / 1200 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
14 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
71% / 50% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
955 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Columbia, SC 29203-1513
| Surrounding community | Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 42,459 (37,592 urban / 4,867 rural) |
| Households | 14,755 (2.65 people per house) |
| Families | 10,128 (3.2 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 35,817 |
| Pop. — Asian | 317 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 40 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 193 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 6,195 |
| Pop. — Other | 329 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Special Focus Institutions — Theological seminaries, Bible colleges, and other faith-related institutions
| Undergraduate | N/A |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | N/A |
| Enrollment | Majority undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | N/A |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning |  |
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| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Columbia International University?
Ranks 1231st for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $15,200 | $15,200 | $15,200 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $440 | $440 | $440 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $640 | $640 | $640 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $8,500 | $8,500 | $8,500 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $440 | $440 | $440 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $450 | $450 | $450 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $24,240 | $24,240 | $24,240 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $26,340 | $26,340 | $26,340 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $21,340 | $21,340 | $21,340 |
Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Theology Degree — Tuition | $8,000 | $8,000 |
| Theology Degree — Required Fees | $440 | $440 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $13,651  $15,640 |
$13,651  $15,640 |
$13,651  $15,640 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $700  $700 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $5,542  $5,900 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,500  $2,000 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $5,000  $5,000 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $5,000  $5,000 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $5,000  $5,000 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $45 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $45 |
| First Professional Application Fee | $45 |
| Applicants | 228 (99 male / 129 female) |
| Admitted | 181 (76 male / 105 female) |
| Admission rate | 79% |
| First-time Enrollment | 95 (46 male / 49 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 92 (44 male / 48 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 3 (2 male / 1 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 955 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Columbia International University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  /  / |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Columbia International University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 606th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 25% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 17 / 26 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 18 / 24 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 19 / 25 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 490th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 74% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 480 / 610 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 440 / 590 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 920 / 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 Capacity | 480 |
| Meals per Week | 21 |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Columbia International University Ranks 4820th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,349 | 29 |  32% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $5,402 | 24 |  27% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $4,032 | 59 |  66% |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,123 | 26 |  29% |
| Any financial aid type | 73 |  81% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Columbia International University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 25 | 17 | 42 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 40 | 39 | 79 |
Hispanic | 5 | 6 | 11 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 10 | 12 | 22 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 1 | N/A | 1 |
White Non-Hispanic | 345 | 366 | 711 |
Race Unknown | 47 | 42 | 89 |
| Total | 473 | 482 | 955 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Columbia International University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | 1 | 1 |
Black Non-Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Hispanic | 1 | N/A | 1 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | N/A | N/A |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 39 | 57 | 96 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 40 | 58 | 98 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Columbia International University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | 94 | 160 | |
| 29 | 2 | 31 | |
| 25 | 5 | 30 | |
| 3 | 13 | 16 | |
| N/A | 12 | 12 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Columbia International University Ranks 3183rd for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $38,618 ($39,003 male / $36,415 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 47 (40 male / 7 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 3 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 16 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $643,076 |
Columbia International University Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
While it offers majors in various disciplines, all students must take several core competency courses in biblical studies as a part of general education requirements. The CIU seminary (known as Columbia Biblical Seminary and School of Missions) exists for the purpose of training students who desire to pursue a vocation in full or part-time Christian ministry either in a congregational setting, in parachurch organizations or as a missionary. Students at the seminary are not required to hold a particular denominational affiliation to attend, though they must meet all the other requirements for attendance at CIU and must not belong to either the Roman Catholic or Eastern Orthodox churches. Undergraduate Certificates in: Undergraduate Minors in: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with majors in: Graduate Certificate in Biblical Ministries Master of Arts (M.A.) with majors in: Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Administration and Curriculum Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T) Master of Divinity (M.Div.) Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) Doctor of Education (D.Ed.) CIU is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools for its undergraduate and graduate programs and is listed as a Level V school, meaning that it offers three or fewer doctoral degrees. CIU is also one of the few accredited institutions which offer university degrees where students may obtain degrees using a majority of distance education credits. One obvious disadvantage would be that the student only has limited interaction with other seminary students and the faculty. Like most evangelical schools and many seminaries, CIU does have doctrinal affirmations and lifestyle standards which all students (regardless of degree sought) are expected to affirm as a part of admission. There are several doctrines which students must assent to as a part of their admission to and candidacy for a degree from CIU. While students hold doctrinal views which CIU has deemed to be “historically divisive,” students may still be admitted provided they do not discuss these views in a divisive manner. The seminary requires affirmation of CIU’s doctrinal standards, excepting premillennialism, prior to graduation, even if the student received a waiver for admission. CIU also places restrictions on enrolling students and hiring faculty and staff who are divorced and requires faculty in Biblical studies to affirm premillenialism. Students are expected to maintain CIU lifestyle standards during summer and winter breaks. Some students contend that the CIU standards are unfair and antiquated. To preserve its evangelical character, CIU has prohibited enrolling students who are Roman Catholic or Eastern Orthodox (even to prohibiting potential students from taking single classes) and has prohibited churches belonging to those denominations from advertising on their affiliated radio stations. While the school does admit students from a variety of Protestant backgrounds, the most commonly represented groups, as of 2004, are Baptist (25%), Independent (23%), and Presbyterian (11%), and are generally drawn from churches which could be termed conservative, evangelical, or fundamentalist. While the primary mission of CIU is to provide an evangelical higher education to its students, the corporate entity also encompasses two other major educational and evangelistic entities.
Columbia International University Academics
Columbia International University is unique in its study options. Besides, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Learning Center, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance and Tutoring. For one thing, the university has a Cross-Registration, Distance Learning, Double Major, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, Study Abroad and Teacher Certification.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Columbia International University.
- Popular majors:
- one hundred percent philosophy and religious studies, sixty-nine percent philosophy and religious studies, seven percent liberal arts, seven percent psychology, six percent communications per journalism, five percent interdisciplinary studies
- Foreign Language and Literature:
- Ancient Near Eastern/Biblical Languages
- Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
- Intercultural/Multicultural/Diversity Studies
- Communications & Journalism:
- Communications/Rhetoric
- Education:
- multiple levels
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Music – General Performance
- Psychology:
- Psychology – General
Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 30th of May. Furthermore, for international students, the application fee is 35.
Columbia International University Admissions
Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 72%. Remember that this can change at any time. This school did not report their application fee. Transfer students are not ignored, yet did not report the exact number of transfer students.
For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 15th of March. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 30th of May. Transfer students must apply no later than the Rolling admission, with priority applications due on the 1st of May. Likewise, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 1st of May. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 28th of August and The regular application due date was not reported.
Columbia International University Financial Aid
Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Similarly, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Alumni Affiliation, Leadership, Minority Status, Music/Drama, Religious Affiliation and State/District Residency. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics and State/District Residency. Financial aid forms are FAFSA and Institution’s own financial aid form.
Columbia International University Students
The school’s size is approximately five hundred and forty degree-seeking undergrads, ninety-three first-time degree-seeking freshmen and three hundred and twenty-seven graduate enrollment. Columbia International University offers Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral and First Professional degrees. Furthermore, it is part of an Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Residential campus. Again, the student body consists of thirty-eight percent in-state students, sixty-two percent out-of-state students, three percent part-time students, sixty-five percent women, thirty-five percent men, two percent black per non-hispanic, eighty-two percent white per non-hispanic, two percent non-resident alien, fourteen percent race per ethnicity unreported, twenty-four percent in top 10th of graduating class, forty-eight percent in top quarter of graduating class and seventy-eight percent in top half of graduating class. The university is a Private, Bible College, University, Four-year, multidenominational/evangelical churches, Coed, where 72 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited, Association for Biblical Higher Education and Association of Theological Schools in the U.S. and Canada.
This school features the Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Residential campus. In any event, the school is located 75 miles from Charlotte, North Carolina, 225 miles from Atlanta.In addition, the university has many unique facilites such as prayer towers.
Columbia International University Athletics
The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Basketball
- Men’s Intramural Soccer
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Softball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Volleyball
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