Columbus State University

Columbus, GA · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About Columbus State University

Columbus State University is a mid-sized, public institution in Columbus, GA, in a city setting. It enrolls about 5,625 students. The acceptance rate is 99%. 42% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $44,544.

99%

Acceptance

$13,115

Net price

5,625

Enrollment

42%

Grad rate

Report Card

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

99%

Acceptance rate

977

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading440–530

SAT Math360–530

ACT Composite16–22

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$13,115

Average net price

$5,898

In-state tuition

$17,610

Out-of-state tuition

$11,720

Room & board

$1,600

Books & supplies

$21,676

Total cost of attendance

45%

Students receiving Pell grants

38%

Students with federal loans

$26,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$11,271

$30–48K

$11,873

$48–75K

$13,786

$75–110K

$16,542

$110K+

$18,329

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business15.6%

Health & Nursing13.1%

Criminal Justice11.9%

Computer Science10.1%

Visual & Performing Arts10.1%

Parks & Recreation4.9%

Communications4.5%

Psychology4.5%

Education4.4%

Biology4.0%

After Graduation

$44,544

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$39,190

Median earnings (6 yrs)

42%

Graduation rate

70%

Retention rate

72%

Earn more than a HS grad

$7,245

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

5,625

Total enrollment

28%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

33%

First-generation

Gender balance

57% women

43% men

Race & ethnicity

White

42%

Black

37%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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