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# Columbia International University

Faith-focused university in Columbia offering theology and religious vocations programs with open admissions.

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 34.07551, -81.07443

### Summary

Faith-focused university in Columbia offering theology and religious vocations programs with open admissions.

### Description

Columbia International University in Columbia, South Carolina is a private institution centered on theology and religious vocations. The university serves students seeking faith-based education and professional preparation for ministry and related callings.

Tuition is $26,700 annually, with total cost of attendance at $38,650 when including room and board. Enrollment stands at 2,631 students. Admissions are open, with an acceptance rate of 97.6%.

This school works best for students committed to religious study and ministry preparation. Before enrolling, prospective students should ask about field experience opportunities, placement support for ministry positions, and the range of theological programs available. Visit www.ciu.edu/ for more information.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 217,925
- **State**: SC
- **City**: Columbia
- **Address**: 7435 Monticello Rd
- **Zip Code**: 29203
- **Sector Group**: Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
- **Official Website**: www.ciu.edu/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **Setting**: City
- **Annual In-State Tuition**: $26,700
- **Annual Out-of-State Tuition**: $26,700
- **Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)**: $38,650
- **Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)**: $38,650
- **Room and Board**: $11,950
- **Total Student Enrollment**: 2,631
- **Acceptance Rate**: 97.6%
- **Endowment (End of Year)**: $5,124,495
- **Carnegie Classification**: Professions-focused Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Small
- **Research Activity Tier**: No research designation
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Lower Access, Medium Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Theology and Religious Vocations