Safety Score
0.00 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Columbia, SC · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Columbia International University
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 2,631-student campus.
- 0.00
- Incidents / 1k students
- #527
- Rank of 3,050
- #6
- SC rank
- 2,631
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Columbia International University reports 0.00 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #527 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 82% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.00
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #527
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 82%
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 0
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Columbia International University was unchanged from 0 to 0 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesColumbia International University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Columbia, SC, enrolling approximately 2,631 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 0 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within SC, it ranks #6 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 2,631 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Columbia International University is "Aggravated Assault" with 0 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in SC averaging 0.91 incidents per 1,000 students, Columbia International University reports 100% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#527
Above-average safety
State Rank (SC)
#6
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
0
across 11 crime categories
Where Columbia International University sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
0 Safer than most safer than 82% of 1,807 ranked campuses
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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
Columbia International University percentile rank 82.7%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #527 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Columbia International University reports 100% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $27,900
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $27,900
- Avg Net Price
- $26,036
- Median Debt
- $20,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 34%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 94%
- ACT Average
- 21
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 55%
- Retention Rate
- 53%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $33,929
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $38,951
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 74%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyColumbia International University: on-campus incidents by year
Stable
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Columbia International University vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
SC
Columbia International University
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
MD
Wor-Wic Community College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
NY
Daemen University
3.43 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Wor-Wic Community College
Salisbury, MD · 2,636 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Daemen University
Amherst, NY · 2,625 enrolled
Safety Score 3.43
North Park University
Chicago, IL · 2,624 enrolled
Safety Score 1.14
East Central College
Union, MO · 2,638 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Florida National University-Main Campus
Hialeah, FL · 2,638 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Columbia International University nationally (rank #527), regardless of size or state.
Northeastern Technical College
Cheraw, SC
National Rank #526
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Florence, SC
National Rank #528
Southern Wesleyan University
Central, SC
National Rank #525
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Conway, SC
National Rank #529
Technical College of the Lowcountry
Beaufort, SC
National Rank #524
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Columbia International University safe?
Columbia International University has a safety score of 0.00 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #527 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Columbia International University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Columbia International University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in SC.
Does Columbia International University have fire safety data?
Yes. Columbia International University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Columbia International University's Safety Profile
Columbia International University in Columbia, SC enrolls 2,631 students and has a safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #527 nationally. A score of 0.00 means no on-campus incidents were reported during the survey period, though this may reflect reporting practices rather than absolute safety.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents remained at 0 from 2022 to 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
Columbia International University's 0.00 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Columbia International University against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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