Columbia International University

Columbia International University is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Columbia, South Carolina, a midsize city and the state capital. The university enrolls 3,514 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 55 out of 100. It reports a completion rate of 66% (IPEDS 2023) and a retention rate of 66% (IPEDS 2023).

Among its health-related program offerings, Columbia International University provides an associate-level program in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, preparing students for licensure as registered nurses and entry into clinical practice settings.

Located in Columbia, the university benefits from proximity to a range of healthcare facilities and employers throughout the Midlands region of South Carolina. For students seeking a nursing credential within a private nonprofit university environment in the state capital area, Columbia International University represents one available pathway into the healthcare workforce.