CIU celebrating record-breaking enrollment and largest incoming class
September 5, 2024
A record-breaking number of students are enrolled at Columbia International University (CIU) this fall, with over 2,900 students pursuing traditional undergraduate, graduate, and online degrees.
That includes this year’s incoming freshman and transfer class of 238 full-time students, the largest in CIU’s 101-year history. Notably, 63% are from South Carolina with 15 different countries represented. The class is nearly evenly split, with 52% female and 48% male students. The top five majors chosen by these students include Nursing, Business Administration, Sport Management, Teacher Education, and Health Sciences.
100% of students receive Financial Aid aligning with CIU’s commitment to a welcoming and supportive academic community, empowering students from various backgrounds to pursue their educational and spiritual goals.
Some of the incoming students benefitting from CIU’s new scholarship offerings include:
• 34 received the Parent in Ministry Scholarship, provided to students whose parent is a full-time pastor or missionary.
• 20 received the Alumni Legacy Grant, given to those with one or both parents who are CIU alumni.
• 14 are entering the Honors Program.
• 43 are First-Generation Scholarship recipients.
Dr. Jen Booth, Vice President for Enrollment and Academic Services says students and their families recognize the opportunities CIU offers for academic and spiritual growth.
“The record-breaking enrollment speaks to the significance of their choice, one that puts the Class of 2028 in the best place to prepare for a life of purpose in careers and callings,” Booth said. “As we celebrate 101 years of CIU, this class reflects our ongoing mission to equip students not only for success in their fields but for meaningful, Christ-centered impact.”
Columbia International University
Founded in 1923, Columbia International University is private, Christian and multidenominational. With over 2,900 undergraduate and graduate students studying on campus or online, CIU specializes in Bible-centered professional development that prepares students to impact the nations with the message of Christ in ministry, missions and the marketplace. CIU is recognized for its emphasis on biblical authority and world evangelization. www.ciu.edu
