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ACCEPTANCE RATE

47.92%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

100%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

15:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

6

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$13,909

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Missionary Studies Degree

Both Missions and Missionary Studies are areas of study focused traveling to proselytize and perform ministries of service. Degree program at Columbia International Universitys in missions and missionary studies may provide students with specific areas of emphasis such as literacy, education, health care, social justice, economic development, or belief-centered ministry depending on the track and school program. Get more details below including other South Carolina colleges that offer missionary studies degrees.

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Columbia International University (Coker)

300 E College Ave, Hartsville, SC

Columbia International University is a nonprofit private institution that has a large selection of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Columbia, SC, in a predominantly urban area. Enrollment at Columbia International University is nearly 1,200 annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Columbia International University offers:

  • Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Psychology
  • Education
  • Interdisciplinary Studies

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1510 - 1810 on the SAT and between 20 - 26 on the ACT is common among students admitted to this school. This school admits approximately 70 percent of applicants yearly. Of those admitted, around 50 percent attended the school. More information on admissions can be found at ciu.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $20,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

Students may visit the school's http://www.ciu.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Missionary Studies Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Coker has offered the following academic levels for students:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Bachelor's Degree7
Master's Degree42
Doctorate Degree9

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male39
Female19

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian1
Black3
Hispanic1
White22
Non Resident Alien30
Unknown1

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Missionary Studies program at Coker, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Directors, Religious Activities and Education

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate programs designed to promote the religious education or activities of a denominational group. May provide counseling and guidance relative to marital, health, financial, and religious problems.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, directors, religious activities and education employment is expected to grow at a rate of 4.3% from 2014 to 2024

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 11.6% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may provide a better idea of the students Coker accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, Columbia International University may offer services like those listed below:

  • Online classes
  • Counseling assistance
  • Work study style employment
  • Assistance to find work

Intercollegiate Athletics

Columbia International University is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports being in the NAIA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Basketball (Appalachian Athletic Conference)
  • Track and Field (Appalachian Athletic Conference)
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball