Columbia International University
7435 Monticello RdColumbia, SC 29203
(803) 754-4100
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 1379
Type: Private nonprofit 4-year or above
Main Website: www.ciu.edu
Financial Aid: financial aid link
Annual Costs
Tuition and fees: $19,480.00
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $32,890.00
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $32,890.00
Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships
Test Scoring
| 25th Percentile* | 75th Percentile* | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 510 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 590 |
| SAT Writing | 460 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
| ACT English | 16 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Writing |
*Click here for an explanation of 25th and 75th Percentile scoring.
Financial Aid
| Percentage of students receiving any financial aid | 93% |
| Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants | 51% |
| Average Federal Grant | $3,604.00 |
| State Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving state aid | 48% |
| Average state aid | $6,324.00 |
| Institutional Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid | 91% |
| Average institutional aid | $6,354.00 |
| Student Loans | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving a student loan | 52% |
| Average student loan | $5,214.00 |
- Degrees
- POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (AT LEAST 1 BUT LESS THAN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS)
- ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- POSTBACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE
- MASTER'S DEGREE
- POST-MASTER'S CERTIFICATE
- DOCTOR’S DEGREE - RESEARCH/SCHOLARSHIP
- ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE
- Majors
- Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Bible/Biblical Studies
- Communication and Media Studies
- Counseling Psychology
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Divinity/Ministry
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature
- General Studies
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
- Islamic Studies
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies
- Non-profit/Public/Organizational Management
- Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling
- Pre-theology/Pre-ministerial Studies
- Psychology
- Religious Education
- Religious/Sacred Music
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
- Theological and Ministerial Studies
- Theology and Religious Vocations
- Theology/Theological Studies
- Youth Ministry
- Bible/Biblical Studies
South Carolina Scholarships
Mayes Family Scholarship
Scholarship for South Carolina residents who are female undergraduate students admitted to Converse College. Selection based on academic achievement, financial need, community service, leadership and potential. Due date, number of awards and award amounts may vary. more...
Alumni Scholarship Program
Annual award for incoming freshmen who will be attending the University of South Carolina-Columbia; out-of-state awardees will be entitled to resident tuition. Applicant must have top class ranking, superior grade point averages and a SAT score of 1300 or above. Renewable. Number of awards varies. more...
Curtis E. Torrey Scholarship Fund
Scholarship for Cumberland County, North Carolina residents who are full-time undergraduate students attending Fayetteville State University, North Carolina A & T, or South Carolina State University. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, demonstrated financial need, and strong character and beliefs. A personal essay must be included with application packet. Renewable. more...
Jenny Ballard Opportunity Scholarship
Scholarship for female residents of South Carolina who are members/customers of a South Carolina electric cooperative and have been away from postsecondary studies a minimum of ten years and will be enrolling/returning to pursue a degree at a South Carolina college/university. Applicants must have financial need. Nonrenewable. more...
John Wiley & Rowena Eaddy Williams Scholarship
Scholarship for female residents of South Carolina who are undergraduate students admitted to Converse College and are majoring in Music. Selection based on academic achievement, financial need, leadership and potential. Due date, number of awards and award amounts may vary. more...
Carraway-Green Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for South Carolina residents who are undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Trident Technical College. Students must have a minimum 2.5 CGPA and financial need. Number of awards may vary. Renewable. more...
Aeolian Music Club Scholarship
Scholarship for Spartanburg County, South Carolina who are female undergraduate students admitted to Converse College and are majoring in Music. Selection based on academic achievement, talent and potential. Due date, number of awards and award amounts may vary. more...
Howard B. Higgins South Carolina Dental Scholarship
Scholarship for South Carolina residents who are graduate students attending the College of Dental Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina. Students must have a minimum 3.0 CGPA. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. Contact the college's financial aid office or the Foundation for more information and/or application. more...
South Carolina Teacher Fellows
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Furman University who are enrolled in the South Carolina Center for Teacher Recruitment program. Selection based on academic achievement and potential. Recipients agree to teach in South Carolina for every year of fellowships received. Due date and number of awards may vary. Renewable. more...
Patricia Thomas Dupree Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Scholarship for Berkeley, Charleston, or Dorchester County, South Carolina residents who are undergraduate students enrolled at Trident Technical College majoring in Accounting. Students must have a minimum 3.5 CGPA and demonstrate leadership skills. Number of awards may vary. An essay must be included with application packet. Nonrenewable. more...