Columbus State University

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Columbus, GA

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$4,371

Avg in-state tuition

$15,425

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Columbus State University

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

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Columbus State University is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Columbus, Georgia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,877, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 78%. The university offers 46 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 38%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $4,371, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $15,425.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

78% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

75% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

38% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 17-23

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 860-1080

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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Students enrolled

85%

Online student enrollment

17:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

47%

Black

39%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Asian

Unknown

Non-U.S. Citizen

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

62%

Socio-economic diversity

52% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,440
On-campus room and board	$11,520
On-campus other expenses	$3,350
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$11,140
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$4,240
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$4,240

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$20,681	$31,735
Off-campus without family	$21,191	$32,245
Off-campus with family	$10,051	$21,105

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
2	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Finance, General
	Accounting
	Management Information Systems, General
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
	Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Business/Commerce, General
3	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Communication, General
4	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer and Information Sciences, General
	Information Technology
5	Education
	Drama and Dance Teacher Education
	Education, Other
	Music Teacher Education
	Art Teacher Education
	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
	Early Childhood Education and Teaching
	Secondary Education and Teaching
	Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
	Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
	Special Education and Teaching, General
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
6	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
7	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
8	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
	Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
9	History
	History, General
10	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
11	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
12	Natural Resources And Conservation
	Environmental Science
13	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Kinesiology and Exercise Science
14	Physical Sciences
	Chemistry, General
	Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
15	Psychology
	Psychology, General
16	Security And Protective Services
	Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
17	Social Sciences
	Social Sciences, Other
	Sociology
	Political Science and Government, General
18	Visual And Performing Arts
	Drawing
	Music, General
	Music Performance, General
	Art History, Criticism and Conservation
	Art/Art Studies, General
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

Columbus State University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

This school is more affordable than other public schools.

About Columbus State University

Rankings

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Total Undergraduate Cost

Financial Breakdown

On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.

Students Receiving Aid

Average Aid Awarded

Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division II without football

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

English Language And Literature/Letters

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Mathematics And Statistics

Natural Resources And Conservation

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Security And Protective Services

Social Sciences

Visual And Performing Arts

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Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.