Columbia International University
Columbia, SC
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 743
Graduate Enrollment: 1,433
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 45.63%
Male/Female: 45% / 55% (2017)
First generation college students: 24.1% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 7.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 3.8% (2010)
Test scores for admission: Required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 50.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 30.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 19.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 12.2% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 55.6%
Black: 22.3%
Hispanic: 3.1%
Asian: 1.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 2.4%
Non-resident alien: 5.4%
Unknown race: 9.4%
Black: 22.3%
Hispanic: 3.1%
Asian: 1.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 2.4%
Non-resident alien: 5.4%
Unknown race: 9.4%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $37,833
In-State tuition: $25,590Out-of-State tuition: $25,590
Estimated books and supplies: $600 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $8,950 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,710 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $8,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,710 (2022)
Average Family Income: $67,092 (2017)
Median Family Income: $49,960 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 36.8%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 48.2%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $20,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $212 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $20,768 |
| $30k-48k | $16,688 |
| $48k-75k | $18,973 |
| $75k-110k | $19,223 |
| $110k+ | $24,846 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 57%6-year graduation rate: 62%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 95.2% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $20,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $5,590 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $9,821 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $10,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 67.2% (2015) |
| @3 year | 73.8% (2017) |
| @5 year | 78.4% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 60.3% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 49.2% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $29,034 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $32,819 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | 9 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 34 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 6 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 4 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 11 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 15 | $25,000 | $30,957 ($2,580) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy and Religious Studies, General. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 102 | $21,500 | $217 | $27,203 ($2,267) | $31,579 ($2,632) |
| Master's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology. | 42 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religious Education. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religious/Sacred Music. | 2 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 30 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 11 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Theology and Religious Vocations, Other. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 13 | $18,500 | $29,216 ($2,435) | ||
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 17 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 13 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 4 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $45,270Full time faculty: 94%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 16.0
School's endowment start of year: $4,729,669 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $4,779,015 (2022)