School Overview

The following table shows the basic characteristic of Columbia International University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
Contact Information
Address7435 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203-1513
Phone800-777-2227
WEBwww.ciu.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionwww.ciu.edu/admissions
Online Applicationwww.ciu.edu/apply
Financial Aidhttps://www.ciu.edu/cost-aid/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.ciu.edu/cost-aid/cost-estimator/
Veterans Tuitionwww.ciu.edu/veterans-benefits
Athleticwww.https//ciu.edu/consumer-information/#policies-financial
Disability Servicewww.https//ciu.edu/academics/student-success/
School Category
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryMaster's College and University (medium programs)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree - research/scholarship

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

The acceptance rate of Columbia International University is 94.47% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 35.11%.
Open Admission Policy✗
Acceptance Rate94.47 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)35.11 %
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Tuition & Fees

Columbia International's 2025 tuition & fees is $27,900 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate ($27,900).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $11,640. The graduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate.
Amounts
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$27,900
Graduate Tuition & Fees$11,640
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
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Student Population

A total of 2,914 students have enrolled at Columbia International (2024-2025). Among them, 1,928 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Columbia International has 965 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,949 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students2,914
Undergraduate Students965
Graduate Students1,949
Online Enrollment1,928
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Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

Columbia International offers 85 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 1 out of the 85 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Columbia International
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs85 Programs
Number of online programs1 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsCertificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year
1 Year Certificate
2 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
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Academic/career counseling service✔
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Placement services for completers✔
On-campus day care for students✗
Distance Learning (online classes)✔
ROTC✗
Study Abroad✔
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔