Columbus, GA
Columbus State University admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 99 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 20 percentage points since 2019, from 79% to 99% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2,881 | 2,288 | 1,052 | 79% |
| 2020 | 5,336 | 4,179 | 1,387 | 78% |
| 2021 | 5,275 | 4,142 | 1,205 | 79% |
| 2022 | 3,870 | 3,398 | 1,032 | 88% |
| 2023 | 3,550 | 3,523 | 1,083 | 99% |
Fall 2023 applicants
2,367 of 2,381 women and 1,156 of 1,169 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Columbus State University has an acceptance rate of 99% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 3,523 of 3,550 applicants.
Less Selective. Columbus State University admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 99 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
3,550 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,083 enrolled.
No. Columbus State University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 20 percentage points since 2019, from 79% to 99% — it has become less selective.