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Columbia International University is a Christian institution of higher education located in Columbia, South Carolina. Founded in the year 1923, the university is known for its emphasis on biblical authority, spiritual formation and world evangelization. CIU is spread across an area of 400 acres. The university offers bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in diverse areas of study. CIU is organized into the following academic divisions:
Graduate School
Seminary & School of Missions
CIU has an active campus life. There are several clubs and organizations operating on campus, including the Student Senate, Graduate Life Council, Mu Kappa, Student Missions Connection and Refocus. Their official mascot is known as the ‘Cougars’.
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Campus Location7435 Monticello Rd
Columbia, SC 29203-1513
USA
Main Tel: (803) 754-4100
Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
Columbia International University HighlightsWhere Columbia International University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Large number of students.
- High male/female ratio.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
Other important characteristics: - Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 130 | 21 | | Master | 123 | 14 | | First-professional degree | 31 | 1 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 17 | 1 | | Doctorale | 9 | 2 | | Associate | 4 | 1 | | 1-2 year certificate | 3 | 1 | | Post-master's certificate | | 1 |
Columbia International StudentsThe student enrollment at Columbia International was 911 in 2007 (757 full-time equivalent). About 48% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 52% of the class. Undergrads are 37% of enrolled students, graduate students are 47%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 15%. About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 97% are full-time and 3% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 15,640 | | Room and board | $ 5,900 | | Books and supplies | $ 700 | | Other | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid: Columbia International participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 47 |
Housing and MealsColumbia International provides on-campus housing for 480 of its 757 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.
Columbia International Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 77% | | Women | 81% | | All | 79% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 480-610 | | Math | 440-590 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (0 awarded) - Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (42 awarded) - Curriculum and Instruction
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
- Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
LIBERAL ARTS (0 awarded) - Ancient Near Eastern/Biblical Languages, Lit & Linguistics
- Arabic Language and Literature
- Classical/Ancient Mediterranean/Near Eastern Studies & Archaeology
- English Language and Literature
- General Studies
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies
MEDIA (0 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (259 awarded) - Bible/Biblical Studies
- Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
- Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
- Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling
- Religious Education
- Religious/Sacred Music
- Theological and Ministerial Studies
- Theology/Theological Studies
- Youth Ministry
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (16 awarded) - Counseling Psychology
- Psychology
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