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Columbia International University reports the following Spring, 2009 update to the information on this page:
Columbia International is found in Columbia, SC. Columbia is a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at Columbia International.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Columbia International is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 510. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 480 and 600.
Students numbered 911 in 2007-2008 at the school. A large number of students at Columbia International are 40 years old or older.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Columbia International offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Columbia International University
7435 Monticello Rd
Columbia, SC 29203-1513
General Phone: (803) 754-4100
http://www.ciu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 211 | bible studies, theology, ministry, missionary studies, theological and ministerial studies, religious education, theology and religious vocations, pastoral counseling and ministries, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 44 | teacher ed, ESL instruction, curriculum and instruction, educational administration, elementary school teaching |
| Therapy and Counseling | 16 | counseling psychology, psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 0 | liberal arts and humanities, Biblical languages, diversity studies, general studies, English, humanities, Near/Middle east studies |
| Business and Management | 0 | non-profit management |
| Media | 0 | mass communication |
Number of programs and degrees for Columbia International in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 118 | 16 |
| Master's degree | 111 | 12 |
| First-professional degree | 19 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 12 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 10 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Columbia International had a total enrollment of 911 students (770 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 38% |
| Graduate | 46% |
| First Professional | 15% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 49% |
| Pennsylvania | 9% |
| North Carolina | 8% |
| Florida | 6% |
| New York | 5% |
| State unknown | 4% |
| Virginia | 3% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| North Dakota | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
Columbia International offers campus housing for 480 of its 770 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Columbia, South Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Carolina Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 216 | 183 | 85% | 85 | 46% |
| Men | 87 | 75 | 86% | 36 | 48% |
| Women | 129 | 108 | 84% | 49 | 45% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 74% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 31% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,270 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,270 |
| Room and board | $ 6,110 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid:
Columbia International participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 342900)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 25 | $54,732 | 3 | $55,796 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 14 | $45,792 | 3 | $42,984 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $30,784 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 39 | $51,523 | 9 | $43,188 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
LIBERAL ARTS
Ancient Near Eastern/Biblical Languages, Lit & Linguistics
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
Youth Ministry
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Columbia International Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan
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