Columbia International University
Columbia, SC · Private nonprofit · 716 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$45K
In-state tuition
$28K
Out-of-state tuition
$28K
Graduation rate
50%
Acceptance rate
94%
Median debt
$13K
Borrowing rate
36%
Earnings (all students)
$39K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | City: Midsize (100k-499k) |
| Region | Southeast |
| ZIP | 29203-1513 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$42K
Federal aid / UG
$312
Est. net price
$42K
At a glance
| SAT average | — |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | 21.0 |
| First-year retention | 53% |
| SAT math (median) | 500 |
| SAT reading & writing (median) | 515 |
| Undergraduate composition | 62% White · 20% Black · 0% Hispanic · 2% Asian |
| Official website | www.ciu.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Bible/Biblical Studies. | $27K | $20K |
Compare with similar colleges in — SC
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson University | $36K | 72% | $17K | $51K |
| Charleston Southern University | $34K | 50% | $11K | $52K |
| Furman University | $61K | 74% | $19K | $70K |
| Bob Jones University | $25K | 71% | $12K | $49K |
| North Greenville University | $27K | 54% | $13K | $47K |
| Wofford College | $58K | 80% | $20K | $77K |
| Claflin University | $19K | 47% | $18K | $44K |
| Benedict College | $18K | 43% | $12K | $37K |
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