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Columbus State University

Columbus, Georgia

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Overview

Enrollment

7,898
Columbus State University overview
Location Columbus, Georgia
Online columbusstate.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Midsize City
Columbus State University overview
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

3/10

Overall

4/10

Academics

4/10

Resources

3/10

Outcomes

2/10

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

Rankings

Rankings for Columbus State University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Very Easy
Columbus State University overview
SAT 870/1130
ACT 18/24
GPA 3.07

Applications Accepted

78.5% 
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Applications Due Jun 30, 2024
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $40

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Annual Cost to Attend

Georgia Resident Tuition

$4,371
In State Costs for Columbus State University
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

$15,425
Out of State Costs for Columbus State University
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

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$37,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

31% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Columbus State University students
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.