Columbia International University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$26,700

4.22% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$21,320

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

97.6%

372 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,631

48.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

66.7%

56 Graduates

About

Columbia International University is a higher education institution located in Richland County, SC. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Columbia International University were Curriculum & Instruction (112 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (35 degrees), and Other Theological & Ministerial Studies (30 degrees).

In 2023, 649 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Columbia International University. 56.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (269 degrees), 2.83 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (95 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Columbia International University is $26,700, which is $2,125 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Columbia International University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 266 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Columbia International University is $26,700, which is $2,125 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,320.

In 2023, 57% of undergraduate students attending Columbia International University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 36% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$26,700

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Columbia International University was $26,700. The cost of tuition at Columbia International University is $2,125 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Columbia International University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,320

2023 Value

7.08%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Columbia International University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,320. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Columbia International University grew by 7.08%.

This chart compares the average net price of Columbia International University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,485

Room and Board

$200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Columbia International University was of $9,485 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 11.9% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $200. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 66.7% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Columbia International University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

36%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

57% of undergraduate students at Columbia International University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 10.9% with respect to 2022, when 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Columbia International University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Columbia International University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 266 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Columbia International University received 372 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 26.5% annual growth. Out of those 372 applicants, 363 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 97.6% acceptance rate.

There were 2,631 students enrolled at Columbia International University in 2023. 42% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Columbia International University has an overall enrollment yield of 32%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

97.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

363

Accepted Out of 372

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Columbia International University was 97.6% (363 admissions from 372 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 48.2%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 26.5%, while admissions grew by 48.8%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Columbia International University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

42%

Submission Percentage (2022)

Scores Submitted (2022)

42% of enrolled first-time students at Columbia International University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Columbia International University had a total enrollment of 2,631 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Columbia International University is 1,283 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,348. This means that 48.8% of students enrolled at Columbia International University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Columbia International University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 41.8% White, 15.1% Black or African American, 1.98% Two or More Races, 1.79% Asian, 0.646% Hispanic or Latino, 0.114% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.038% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Columbia International University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (33.3%), followed by White Female (31.6%) and Black or African American Male (8.52%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (24.5%), followed by White Female (21.4%) and Black or African American Female (15.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

48.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Columbia International University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,631 students. The full-time enrollment at Columbia International University is 1,283 and the part-time enrollment is 1,348. This means that 48.8% of students enrolled at Columbia International University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Columbia International University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

66%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Columbia International University was 66%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Columbia International University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Columbia International University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,099 enrolled students
Black or African American
398 enrolled students
Two or More Races
52 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Columbia International University is 41.8% White, 15.1% Black or African American, 1.98% Two or More Races, 1.79% Asian, 0.646% Hispanic or Latino, 0.114% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.038% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 870 students (33.1%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 81 more women than men received degrees from Columbia International University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Columbia International University is white (269 degrees awarded). There were 2.83 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (95 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Columbia International University is Curriculum & Instruction (112 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (35 degrees) and Other Theological & Ministerial Studies (30 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Columbia International University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (216 degrees awarded), Education (169 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (15 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Columbia International University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,496,892 people), Secondary school teachers (491,898 people), Education administrators (267,134 people), Special education teachers (203,642 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (186,276 people).

The most specialized majors at Columbia International University in 2023 are Theology (216 degrees awarded), Education (169 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (15 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (18 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Columbia International University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Dentists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Columbia International University are Theology (216 degrees awarded), Education (169 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (15 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (18 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Columbia International University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,392,085 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (686,914 people), Computer Systems Design (583,922 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (560,211 people), and Banking & related activities (524,825 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Columbia International University.

Most Common (2023)

Curriculum & Instruction
112 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
35 degrees awarded
Other Theological & Ministerial Studies
30 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Columbia International University was Curriculum & Instruction with 112 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Columbia International University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

284

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

365

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 284 degrees were awarded to men at Columbia International University, which is 0.778 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (365).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Columbia International University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 45 degrees were awarded to men at Columbia International University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.67 times more than the 27 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 92 degrees were awarded to men at Columbia International University in Curriculum & Instruction, which is 4.6 times more than the 20 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

57%

100% Completion Time

60%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 57% of students graduating from Columbia International University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 60% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 63% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (80.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Columbia International University is Female and White (80.6% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
269 degrees awarded
Asian
95 degrees awarded
Black or African American
86 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Columbia International University is white (269 degrees awarded). There were 2.83 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (95 degrees).

9.86% of degree recipients (64 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
143 degrees awarded
White Male
126 degrees awarded
Asian Female
69 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Columbia International University is white female (143 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (126 degrees).

Operations

Columbia International University has an endowment valued at nearly $4.52M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.69M (81.4%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Columbia International University had a total salary expenditure of 56.6M. Columbia International University employs 29 Associate professors, 22 Professors and 2 Instructors. Most academics at Columbia International University are Male Associate professor (19), Male Professor (16), and Female Associate professor (10).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Columbia International University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 42 employees, Management, with 35 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 33 employees.

Endowment

$4.52M

2023 Endowment

6.78%

decline from 2022

Columbia International University has an endowment valued at about $4.52M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Columbia International University declined 6.78% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $45.2M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Columbia International University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$24.2M

2023 Salaries

5.64%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Columbia International University paid a median of $24.2M in salaries, which represents 42.7% of their overall expenditure ($56.6M) and a 5.64% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.14% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 12.6% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.29M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Columbia International University paid a total of $3.29M to 54 employees working as instructors, which represents 13.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

29 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

42 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Columbia International University were Associate professor with 29 employees, Professor with 22 employees, and Instructor with 2 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Columbia International University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 42 employees, Management with 35 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 33 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Male Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Columbia International University was Male Associate professor with 19 employees, Male Professor with 16 employees, and Female Associate professor with 10 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Columbia International University.

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