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Columbia International University
Columbia, SC · Private nonprofit · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 95%
- Average net price
- $18,951
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 50%
- Median earnings
- $44,657
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Columbia International University is a private nonprofit college in Columbia, SC with 716 undergraduates. It admits 95% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $18,951 per year ($17,759 for families earning under $30,000). 50% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $44,657 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 95%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 372
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 363
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 32%
- of admitted students enrolled
Columbia International University had fewer than 500 applicants, so its admission rate says little about how selective it is.
What Columbia International University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordNot considered
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $42,083
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $27,900
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$17,759
- $30–48k$16,364
- $48–75k$17,142
- $75–110k$20,496
- $110k+$20,504
Get a personal estimate with Columbia International University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 50%
- Freshman retention
- 53%
- Median earnings
- $44,657
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $21,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 716
- Student–faculty ratio
- 13:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 32%
- White62%
- Hispanic0%
- Black20%
- Asian2%
Columbia International University FAQ
What is Columbia International University's acceptance rate?+
Columbia International University admits 95% of applicants.
Is Columbia International University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Columbia International University?+
In Fall 2023, 372 students applied to Columbia International University and 363 were admitted; 116 enrolled.
Does Columbia International University consider legacy status?+
No. Columbia International University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Columbia International University require an essay?+
Columbia International University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Columbia International University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $42,083 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $18,951.
What is Columbia International University's graduation rate?+
50% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 217925 · How we use this data
Data notes for Columbia International University
- Admission rate: Fewer than 500 applicants (or no applicant count), so the admission rate says little about selectivity. We do not label these colleges as selective.
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