Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Columbia International University is 48.22% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 73.36%. 234 men and 272 women applied to Columbia International and 122 men and 122 women students were accepted.
Among them, 87 men and 92 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Columbia International.
Columbia International University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Columbia International
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants50623427200
Admitted24412212200
Enrolled179879200
Acceptance Rate 48.22%52.14%44.85%--
Yield 73.36%71.31%75.41%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 65 students (42% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 44 students (28%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Columbia International.
The median SAT score is 1,090 with 560 SAT EBRW and 530 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 620 and the 25th percentile is 500. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 575 and 25th percentile is 490 .
The median ACT composite score is 20 with 75th percentile score of 25 and 25th percentile score of 16 at Columbia International. The median ACT math score is 19 and the ACT English score is 23.
The SAT and ACT scores at Columbia International University are relatively low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,125, ACT: 23 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with medium programs).
Columbia International University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at Columbia International
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total99010901195
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing500560620
SAT Math490530575
ACT Composite162025
ACT Math161919
ACT English202325
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2022-23, total 179 first-year students enrolled in Columbia International. The proportion of full-time students is 90.50% and part-time students is 9.50%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 48.60% and women students is 51.40%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Columbia International.
First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Columbia International
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total179879200
Full-time162828000
Part-time1751200
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, SAT / ACT, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is reqired to be considered in admission process at Columbia International. The english proficiency test is reqired .
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 GPARequired
High School RankNot Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)Not Considered
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramNot Considered
RecommendationsNot Considered
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTRequired
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Considered, if submitted
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayRequired
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $25 for undergraduate schools and $25 for graduate schools of Columbia International University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Columbia International.
Admission Information for Applying to Columbia International
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$25
Graduate Application Fees$25
Admission Informationwww.ciu.edu/admissions-aid/application-process
Online Applicationwww.ciu.edu/apply
Calendar SystemSemester
Credits AcceptedDual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research)
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