Columbia International Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Columbia International University Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is Columbia International to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Columbia International University (Columbia International)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Columbia International's acceptance rate is 94.47% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 416 students applied and 393 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into Columbia International.

To apply to Columbia International, personal statement (or essay) is required to submit. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

Columbia International's acceptance rate places 21st out of 31 South Carolina colleges with competitive admission.
Columbia International's yield rate is 35.11%, which is moderately higher by 5.68 percentage points (approximately 19.3% higher) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 90% and 100% (average yield: 29.43%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Columbia International at South Carolina colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Columbia International's acceptance rate is 94.47% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 35.11%. 218 men and 198 women applied to Columbia International and 206 men and 187 women students were accepted.

Among them, 74 men and 64 women were enrolled in Columbia International. You can explore the Columbia International's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Columbia International
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	416	218	198	0	0
Admitted	393	206	187	0	0
Enrolled	138	74	64	0	0
Acceptance Rate	94.47%	94.50%	94.44%	-	-
Yield	35.11%	35.92%	34.22%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Columbia International University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 1 students (1% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 1 students (1% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at Columbia International.

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at Columbia International
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	-	-	-
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	-	-	-
SAT Math	-	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at Columbia International. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Columbia International University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Columbia International Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Not Considered
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not Considered
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Required
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Columbia International:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: www.ciu.edu/admissions
Online Application: www.ciu.edu/apply
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: 1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research)

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What is the acceptance rate at the Columbia International?

Columbia International is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 94.47%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Columbia International?

Columbia International recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. SAT and ACT score requirements for Columbia International are not available. Please check the official admissions website for the most up-to-date information.

Does Columbia International require essays or personal statements?

Yes, Columbia International requires applicants to submit a personal essay or statement as part of the application.

Are recommendation letters required for Columbia International admission?

Columbia International does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Is there an application fee?

Columbia International does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Columbia International requires applicants to submit high school GPA as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Columbia International requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Columbia International?

The institutional SAT code for Columbia International is 5116.