- Acceptance rate: 94% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $21,320 a year (2022–23)
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Columbia International University reported an acceptance rate of 94% for fall 2024.
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Columbia International University GPA requirements
Columbia International University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Columbia International University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Columbia International University acceptance rate
Columbia International University admitted 393 of 416 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 94%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Columbia International University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Columbia, South Carolina, with 965 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Columbia International University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Not considered |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Columbia International University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Columbia International University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $21,320 a year at Columbia International University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Columbia International University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Columbia International University admitted 94% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What is the acceptance rate at Columbia International University?
Columbia International University's acceptance rate was 94% for fall 2024: it admitted 393 of 416 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is it easy to get into Columbia International University?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Columbia International University admitted 94% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How important is GPA for getting into Columbia International University?
A lot: Columbia International University requires high school GPA and essay or personal statement. It considers test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school record, high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA does Columbia International University look for?
Columbia International University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does Columbia International University require the SAT or ACT?
Check Columbia International University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Columbia International University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
Does it matter at Columbia International University if a parent went there?
No. Columbia International University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Columbia International University require an essay?
Yes. Columbia International University requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at Columbia International University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $21,320 a year at Columbia International University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Columbia International University accept AP credit?
Yes. Columbia International University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Columbia International University's official website: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Columbia International UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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