Columbia International University

(Columbia, SC)

At the foundation of this vision are the historic roots of CIU. Roots that are nourishing the blossoms of tomorrow. Those roots include the Authority of Scripture, World Evangelization, the Victorious Christian Life, and of course, educating people. When you combine these elements, the purpose of CIU becomes clear: CIU educates people from a biblical worldview to impact the nations with the message of Christ.Part of this "new" vision is a revival of the original vision of CIU's first president, Robert C. McQuilkin. McQuilkin said the two-fold message upon which CIU was founded is:Victorious living in Christ is gloriously possible to yielded, trusting hearts; And the gospel must be taken to the ends of the earth before Christ shall return.But practically speaking, what does that look like at a Christian institute of higher education?

Admissions

66.9%
of Applicants Admitted
  • Offers Rolling Admission
SAT Required
  • 20–25 ACT Composite
  • 20–27 ACT English
  • 18–23 ACT Math
TOEFL Required for intl students

Cost

$25,685
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
  • $16,875
  • $16,875
  • $8,210
  • $600

 

Will I Like It

592
number of undergraduates
  • Private Non-Profit
  • Suburban
  • Nondenominational Christian
  • 20 to 1 Student to Faculty Ratio
  • 50% Women

Academics

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

General Business

Education

Teaching

Journalism & Communication

Communications

Music

General Music & Theory

Philosophy & Religion

Ministry, Philosophy, Religion

Social Sciences

Area & Cultural Studies, Psychology

Extra Curriculars

Books, Chess, Computers, Culture, Computer Club

Mailing Address

7435 Monticello Rd
Columbia, SC 29203
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