Columbia International University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$24,490

3.99% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$20,088

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.26%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

45.6%

526 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,338

35.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

60.4%

55 Graduates

About

Columbia International University is a higher education institution located in Richland County, SC. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Columbia International University were Curriculum & Instruction (54 degrees awarded), Missionary Studies & Missiology (29 degrees), and Counseling Psychology (22 degrees).

In 2021, 456 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Columbia International University. 53.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (232 degrees), 4.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (54 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Columbia International University is $24,490, which is $1,306 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Columbia International University is $24,490, which is $1,306 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,088.

In 2021, 67% of undergraduate students attending Columbia International University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$24,490

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Columbia International University was $24,490. The cost of tuition at Columbia International University is $1,306 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$20,088

2021 Value

7.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Columbia International University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,088. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Columbia International University grew by 7.7%.

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

$8,475

Room and Board

$600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Columbia International University was of $8,475 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 0.593% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $600. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

48%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

67% of undergraduate students at Columbia International University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 1.47% with respect to 2020, when 68% 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.

1.26%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Columbia International University was 1.26%, which represents 3 out of the 239 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 526 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 17.4% annual growth. Out of those 526 applicants, 240 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 45.6% acceptance rate.

There were 2,338 students enrolled at Columbia International University in 2021. 39% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Columbia International University has an overall enrollment yield of 73.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

45.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

240

Accepted Out of 526

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Columbia International University was 45.6% (240 admissions from 526 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 50.7%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 17.4%, while admissions grew by 5.73%..

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

39%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

39% of enrolled first-time students at Columbia International University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Columbia International University had a total enrollment of 2,338 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Columbia International University is 835 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,503. This means that 35.7% of students enrolled at Columbia International University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Columbia International University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 39.3% White, 17.8% Asian, 15.6% Black or African American, 1.92% Hispanic or Latino, 1.33% Two or More Races, 0.257% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0855% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Columbia International University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (30.3%), followed by White Male (28.7%) and Black or African American Male (10.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (22%), followed by White Male (21.2%) and Black or African American Male (10.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

35.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Columbia International University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,338 students. The full-time enrollment at Columbia International University is 835 and the part-time enrollment is 1,503. This means that 35.7% of students enrolled at Columbia International University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

64%

2021 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 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), 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 (2021)

White
920 enrolled students
Asian
415 enrolled students
Black or African American
365 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Columbia International University is 39.3% White, 17.8% Asian, 15.6% Black or African American, 1.92% Hispanic or Latino, 1.33% Two or More Races, 0.257% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0855% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 223 students (9.54%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 34 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 (232 degrees awarded). There were 4.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (54 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Columbia International University is Curriculum & Instruction (54 degrees awarded), followed by Missionary Studies & Missiology (29 degrees) and Counseling Psychology (22 degrees).

In 2021, 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 AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (190 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (103 degrees), and PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (5 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 (1,717,863 people), Secondary school teachers (436,070 people), Education administrators (297,627 people), Special education teachers (189,781 people), and Other managers (185,411 people).

The most specialized majors at Columbia International University in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (190 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (103 degrees), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (5 degrees), Psychology (32 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (12 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Aerospace engineers, Computer and information research scientists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Columbia International University are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (190 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (103 degrees), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (5 degrees), Psychology (32 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (12 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (3,003,566 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (403,269 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (321,755 people), Outpatient care centers (207,239 people), and Religious organizations (175,689 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 (2020)

Missionary Studies & Missiology
28 degrees awarded
Curriculum & Instruction
21 degrees awarded
Divinity & Ministry
20 degrees awarded

In 2020, the most common masters degree concentration at Columbia International University was Missionary Studies & Missiology with 28 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

211

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

245

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 211 degrees were awarded to men at Columbia International University, which is 0.861 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (245).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 38 degrees were awarded to men at Columbia International University in Biblical Studies, which is 1.15 times more than the 33 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 47 degrees were awarded to men at Columbia International University in Curriculum & Instruction, which is 6.71 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

46%

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 46% of students graduating from Columbia International University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Columbia International University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 1.82% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
232 degrees awarded
Black or African American
54 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Columbia International University is white (232 degrees awarded). There were 4.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (54 degrees).

9.43% of degree recipients (43 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
118 degrees awarded
White Female
114 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
31 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Columbia International University is white male (118 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (114 degrees).

Operations

Columbia International University has an endowment valued at nearly $4.78M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 9.95M (208%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Columbia International University had a total salary expenditure of 48.9M. Columbia International University employs 26 Associate professors, 22 Professors and 2 No academic ranks. Most academics at Columbia International University are Male Professor (17), Male Associate 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 41 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 37 employees, and Management with 33 employees.

Endowment

$4.78M

2021 Endowment

1.04%

growth from 2020

Columbia International University has an endowment valued at about $4.78M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Columbia International University grew 1.04% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $45.7M 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

$21M

2021 Salaries

12.6%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Columbia International University paid a median of $21M in salaries, which represents 42.9% of their overall expenditure ($48.9M) and a 12.6% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.02M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Columbia International University paid a total of $3.02M to 50 employees working as instructors, which represents 14.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

26 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

41 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Columbia International University were Associate professor with 26 employees, Professor with 22 employees, and No academic rank with 2 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Columbia International University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 41 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 37 employees, and Management with 33 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Columbia International University was Male Professor with 17 employees, Male Associate 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.