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Undergraduate Graduation Rate for 2013
The 2013 Spring graduation rate for the 2007 Fall entering
class was 65 percent at the undergraduate level. This rate
is based on the full-time, first-time students completing a
program within 150 percent of the normal time required
for their program. Many students opt to extend the length
of study due to employment needs, family issues, or
academic achievement goals. The university has no statute
of limitations regarding the completion of associate or
baccalaureate degrees. For a more complete analysis by
demographic factors, please contact the Office of
Institutional Effectiveness.
Title II: Higher Education Act Report
Columbia International University submits a Title II Higher
Education Act Annual Report for Teacher Education. For a
copy of this report, please contact the dean of the College
of Education.
Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act Report
Since Columbia International University does not receive
funds for athletic scholarships, the university is not
required to submit an EADA report. Currently the
following intercollegiate sports are offered by gender at
CIU:
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Basketball
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Cross country
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Soccer (men’s only)
•
Track
The university is a member of the National Christian
College Athletic Association (NCCAA) for intercollegiate
sports at Division II.
Certified Public Accountant’s Audit Report
Each year CIU’s financial records are audited by an
independent certified public accounting firm. The results
of this report are available for review. Please contact the
vice president of operations and development for a copy of
this report. Fundraising policies and financial management
follow the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability
(ECFA) standards.
Campus Security Report
In accordance with the Higher Education Act, each year the
Student Life office, in consultation with the Campus
Security office, publishes a Campus Security Report
regarding security policies, procedures, and crime
statistics. Contact the director of security for a copy of this
report.
Institutional Effectiveness & Assessment Report
Each year the faculty, in consultation with the Office of
Institutional Effectiveness, prepares a report evaluating
the effectiveness of the university in student learning and
other areas of institutional research and assessment. The
evaluation is based on assessment of the stated goals and
objectives of the university and, more specifically, the
undergraduate programs. The results of this report are
available for review. Please contact the Office of
Institutional Effectiveness for a copy of the report.
Placement Rate
The 2013 graduating class reported the following career
objectives and placement expectations during their final
semester:
Primary, Long-Range
Vocational Goals
Total
Cross-cultural Ministry
104
Ministry in Home
Country
122
Marketplace Ministry
64
Undecided
30
Totals
320
For a more complete analysis by academic program, please
contact the Office of Corporate Planning.
For a listing of consumer information disclosures, visit
www.ciu.edu/become-student/financial-aid/disclosures
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