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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. |
HighlightsWhere the school 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 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 118 | 16 | | Master | 111 | 12 | | First-professional degree | 19 | 1 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 12 | 1 | | Doctorale | 10 | 2 | | 1-2 year certificate | 1 | 1 | | Associate | | 1 | | Post-master's certificate | | 1 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 911 in 2007-2008 (770 full-time equivalent). About 42% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 58% of the class. Undergrads are 38% of enrolled students, graduate students are 46%, 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, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 16,270 | | Room and board | $ 6,110 | | Books and supplies | $ 600 | | 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.
Housing and MealsColumbia International provides on-campus housing for 480 of its 770 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.
Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 86% | | Women | 84% | | All | 85% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 510-620 | | Math | 480-600 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (0 awarded) - Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (44 awarded) - Curriculum and Instruction
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Elementary 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
- English Language and Literature
- General Studies
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies
MEDIA (0 awarded) - Mass Communication/Media Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (211 awarded) - Bible/Biblical Studies
- Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
- Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
- Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling
- Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
- Religious Education
- Religious/Sacred Music
- Theological and Ministerial Studies
- Theology and Religious Vocations
- Theology/Theological Studies
- Youth Ministry
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (16 awarded) - Counseling Psychology
- Psychology
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