Overview
Student Population
| Location | Columbus, Georgia |
| Online | columbusstate.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Columbus, Georgia, Columbus State University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 3,841 prospective students applied, and 2,166 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,145 enrolled in the school. 5,152 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,924 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $4,264 plus fees of $1,870. Columbus State is ranked 942 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Columbus State is rated within the lower 32% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 870/1100 |
| ACT | 18/23 |
| GPA | 3.15 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
Annual Cost to Attend
Georgia Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 |
| Other Fees | $1,870 |
| Room and Board | $10,762 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,500 |
| Total One Year Cost | $21,746 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 |
| Other Fees | $1,870 |
| Room and Board | $10,762 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,500 |
| Total One Year Cost | $32,532 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 24% |
| Business | 19% |
| Education | 14% |
| Health Professions | 14% |
| English and Literature | 4% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=139366 IPEDS survey data for Columbus State University.