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Columbus State University

Also known as: CSU, Columbus State

📍 Columbus, Georgia🏛️ Urban Setting👥 5,625 Undergrads🔗 www.columbusstate.edu

Overview

Columbus State University is an medium public research university in Columbus, Georgia. It enrolls about 5,625 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 99%. Graduates earn a median of $44,544 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

99%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

977

440–530

Net Price

$13,115

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

42%

Retention

70%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$44,544

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

99.1%

SAT Average

977

ACT Composite

16–22

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200440 – 530 (mid 50%)800

Math

200360 – 530 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

116 – 22 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$5,898

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$17,610

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$21,676

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$13,115

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$11,271
$30,001 – $48,000	$11,873
$48,001 – $75,000	$13,786
$75,001 – $110,000	$16,542
$110,001 +	$18,329

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

37.8%

Academics & Programs

Columbus State University offers programs across 20 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Health Professions

15.4%

Homeland Security & Law Enforcement

12.2%

Business, Management & Marketing

10.4%

Computer & Information Sciences

10.3%

Visual & Performing Arts

8.2%

Education

7.9%

Communication & Journalism

5.6%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

4.7%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

42%

On-Time (4yr)

23%

Retention (FT)

70%

% Earning >$25K

67%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$39,190

8 years

$41,799

10 years

$44,544

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

59.4%

White

42.2%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

41.5%

Black or African American

37.3%

Asian

2.5%

Hispanic / Latino

9.3%

Two or more races

4.7%

International

1.3%

Gender

Women

56.8%

Men

43.2%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Columbus State University hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 99%. Admitted students average an SAT of 977.

How much does Columbus State University cost?

In-state tuition is $5,898, and out-of-state is $17,610. Average net price after financial aid is $13,115.

What is Columbus State University known for?

Most popular programs include Health Professions, Homeland Security & Law Enforcement, Business, Management & Marketing.

What's the graduation rate at Columbus State University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 42%, and 70% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.