Columbia International University

Columbia International University is a University in Columbia, SC. It delivers Christ‑centered higher education through more than 75 accredited bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs that can be pursued on its Monticello Road campus or online. The university serves students seeking academic preparation that integrates faith, offering programs in arts and communication, business, education, missions, and a range of liberal arts disciplines. Its service area includes the Columbia region and a global online student body.

The institution emphasizes personal mentorship, reflected in a 13 : 1 student‑to‑professor ratio and an average class size of 14. Faculty are described as experienced guides who help learners become difference‑makers in their vocations and ministries. Alumni number roughly 24,000 and are spread across 160 countries, illustrating the university’s worldwide impact. Athletic teams compete as NAIA Champions of Character, and the campus culture highlights spiritual formation, with students reporting growth in their relationship with God. The university’s history dates to 1923, when it began equipping students for service, leadership and ministry worldwide.

The campus sits on Monticello Rd, about a tenth of a mile from Pine View Community Center and a short walk of roughly three‑tenths of a mile from both the G. Allen Fleece Library and Prayer Towers. CIU Lake lies approximately four‑tenths of a mile away, and Ben Lippen School is within six‑tenths of a mile.

With a legacy that began in 1923, Columbia International University provides a Christ‑centered university experience that remains a distinctive educational resource for the Columbia community and beyond.

Services:

• Doctoral Programs
• Dual Enrollment
• Honors Programs
• Online Master’s Programs
• Undergraduate Programs