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Columbus State University

Columbus State University is a medium, public institution located in Columbus, ga. Founded in 1958, Columbus State University offers undergraduate degrees in 87 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 5,637 undergraduates
cost $5,751 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Columbus State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 87.8%
SAT score average 1020
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.23
Application fee $40
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Key deadlines

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30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Columbus State University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
17 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Law and Legal Studies
Computer Science and Information Technology
Education and Teaching
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Business and Management

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Communication and Media Studies
Biology, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $5,751
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,080
Books & supplies $1,460
Other expenses $3,400
Cost of attendance* $22,691
Average financial aid package $12,999
Estimated cost $9,692 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $16,805
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,080
Books & supplies $1,460
Other expenses $3,400
Cost of attendance* $33,745
Average financial aid package $12,999
Estimated cost $20,746 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Columbus State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,637, with gender binary students split 42% male and 58% female.

Total enrollment

7,632

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
32%
African American %
29%
Hispanic American %
7%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
26%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Columbus State University, students love their Student Government Association, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 4225 University Ave, Columbus, GA 31907-5645
phone 706-507-8800
address www.columbusstate.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

Student activities council

Campus ministry association

African students association

Saber student newspaper

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Columbus State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Columbus State University?

Columbus State University is located in Columbus, ga.

What is the acceptance rate at Columbus State University? 

The acceptance rate for Columbus State University is 88%.

What’s the average GPA for Columbus State University?

The average high school GPA for Columbus State University students was 3.23.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Columbus State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Columbus State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $90,764.

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