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Columbia International University Science & Tech Programs

Columbia International University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Columbia, SC. A Mid-Sized City offers an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

Columbia International University Rankings

CIU appears in the following rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#413 of 1,106	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#2048 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Columbia International University?

Contact details for CIU are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	7435 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203-1513
Phone:	8007772227
Website:	www.ciu.edu/
Admissions:	www.ciu.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.ciu.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into CIU?

You can apply to CIU online at: www.ciu.edu/apply

CIU is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for CIU

Here’s what CIU looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Neither required nor recommended
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into CIU?

CIU admits 94%, which makes it highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 35% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

1% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at CIU can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	218	206	94%
Women	198	187	94%

Can I Afford Columbia International University?

The average net price after aid at CIU is $21,660. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$26,700
In-State Fees	$1,200
Out-of-State Tuition	$26,700
Out-of-State Fees	$1,200
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$27,900
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$27,900

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 13% of students at CIU receive some form of financial aid (115 students).

Nearly 70% of students at CIU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $17,570 per student.

34% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,259.

Student Loan Debt

46% of CIU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,559 per year.

Columbia International University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,295 students enrolled at CIU, including 690 undergraduate and 1,715 graduate students. CIU is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 690 undergraduate students at CIU, approximately 47% are male and 53% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Columbia International University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	14
Black or African American	111
Hispanic	1
White	464
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	33
Non-Resident	31

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at CIU are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
South Carolina	107
North Carolina	16
Georgia	9
Florida	6
Alabama	3

Additionally, approximately 4.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Columbia International University Graduate Student Diversity

1,715 of CIU’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at CIU, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Columbia International University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	821
Black or African American	229
Hispanic	3
White	444
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	18
Non-Resident	108

Online Learning at Columbia International University

CIU offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

89 undergraduate students at CIU took at least one online class — of those, 251 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 164 students took at least one online class and 1,677 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Columbia International University

CIU offers 12 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

CIU has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.