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 2,881 prospective students applied, and 2,288 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,052 enrolled in the school. 5,152 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,924 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $4,371 plus fees of $1,870. Columbus State is ranked 990 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
Columbus State is rated within the lower 26% 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 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#990 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#409 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#23 in Best Colleges in Georgia
#9 in Best Public Colleges in Georgia
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#35 in Best Value Colleges in Georgia
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 860/1100 |
| ACT | 18/22 |
| GPA | 3.15 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Georgia Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 |
| Other Fees | $1,870 |
| Room and Board | $10,977 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,500 |
| Total One Year Cost | $22,068 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 |
| Other Fees | $1,870 |
| Room and Board | $10,977 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,500 |
| Total One Year Cost | $33,122 |
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.