Columbia International University, SC
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Very Small • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Columbia International University Rankings
Affordability68
Selectivity14
Retention68
Graduation39
Earnings12
Diversity60
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Columbia International University
76%
Bachelor’s
18%
Associate’s
6%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Business, Management, Marketing8%
Communication, Journalism5%
Education7%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities21%
Multi-disciplinary Studies4%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies3%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Psychology10%
Theology and Religious Vocations39%
Admissions
Getting into Columbia International University
33%
Admission Rate
505
Median SAT Math
525
Median SAT Reading
20
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)470–540
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)470–580
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)17–23
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Columbia International University
$24K
In-State Tuition
$24K
Out-of-State Tuition
$35K
Average Total Cost
$17K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $17K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $13K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $16K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $20K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $23K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Columbia International University
63%
Receive Federal Loans
$14K
Median Federal Debt
66%
Repayment Rate
$213
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 30% | 58% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 25% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 16% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $12K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $14K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $14K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $14K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $32K | $27K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $26K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 60% | 34% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 66% | 38% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 67% | 43% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 78% | 48% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Columbia International University
86%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
12%
Withdrawal Rate
65%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 60% | 35% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 65% | 47% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 65% | 48% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 33% | 40% | 53% |
| Black | 67% | 37% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 68% | 47% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20% | 38% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 50% | 51% | 50% |
| Other race | 67% | 39% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Columbia International University
86%
Employment Rate
$25K
Median Salary
$14K
25 Pctl Salary
$36K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 86% | 87% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 78% | 85% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 76% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 79% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 76% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $5K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $14K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $25K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $36K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $44K | $50K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $25K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $26K | $29K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $30K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at Columbia International University
526
Undergraduates
59%
Full-time Undergrads
22
Avg Entry Age
503
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 51% | 67% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 49% | 33% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 18% | 42% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 60% | 46% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6% | 4% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 5% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 8% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 23% | 47% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 18% | 18% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Columbia International University, SC
Remington College-Columbia Campus
3 miles, SW
Columbia College
3 miles, SE
Southeastern Institute-Columbia
3 miles, SW