Columbia International University Admission Requirements

How hard is it to get into Columbia International University and can I get accepted? The school has a 28% acceptance rate ranking it #1 in South Carolina for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 165 out of 584 applicants were admitted making Columbia International University a highly competitive school to get into with a lesser chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants.  Academically, it has very easy requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 72 percent. Columbia International University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Of those applicants who were admitted, 53% enrolled. With over half of admitted students enrolling, acceptance by Columbia International University is a prized outcome for many students. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top half of their high school class.

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SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Columbia International University?

Columbia International University typically requires applicants to be in the top 74 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 920 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 810. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1030 out of 1600. The school ranks #28 in South Carolina for highest average SAT composite score. 58 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Columbia International University?

Admission data indicates that Columbia International University regularly accepts students with ACT's of 17 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 69 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 13 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 21 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 25 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #14 in South Carolina for highest average ACT composite score. 55 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Columbia International University.

You will need very good grades in high school to get into Columbia International University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Columbia International University was 3.66 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #9 in South Carolina for highest average GPA. Even with a competitive GPA, admission to Columbia International University will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.

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73% of Columbia International University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

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