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Private Non-Profit4-Yearsmall campus
Columbia International University
Columbia, SC
2.5Above Average
98%
Open Admissions
68%
Graduation
About Columbia International University
Columbia International University is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Columbia, South Carolina. With an enrollment of approximately 690 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. With an acceptance rate of 98%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 68%. Graduates earn a median salary of $38,951 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $21,660 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
98%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
68%
Enrollment
690
Total students
Median Earnings
$38,951
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$27,900
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,900
Per year
Average Net Price
$21,660
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
Test-optional / N/A
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Composite
Test-optional / N/A
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$27,900/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$21,660/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$86,640
10-Year Earnings
$389,510
ROI Multiple
4.5×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Columbia International University
Student Outcomes
68%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$39k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
690
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
