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 |
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 5,275 prospective students applied, and 4,142 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,205 enrolled in the school. 4,737 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,161 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $4,371 plus fees of $1,870. Columbus State is ranked 905 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Columbus State is rated within the lower 28% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Columbus State University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#905 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#379 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#20 in Best Colleges in Georgia
#7 in Best Public Colleges in Georgia
#34 in Best Value Colleges in Georgia
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 870/1130 |
| ACT | 18/24 |
| GPA | 3.07 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $40 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Georgia Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,460 |
| Other Fees | $1,870 |
| Room and Board | $12,080 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,400 |
| Total One Year Cost | $23,181 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,460 |
| Other Fees | $1,870 |
| Room and Board | $12,080 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,400 |
| Total One Year Cost | $34,235 |
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.
Current students may use the Columbus State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.