Columbus State University
Columbus State University is a public 4-year institution in Columbus, GA. It enrolls about 7,610 students and admits roughly 99% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Columbus, GA 31907 |
| County | Muscogee County |
| Enrollment | 7,610 |
| Acceptance rate | 99% |
| Applicants / admitted | 3,550 / 3,523 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $5,751 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $16,804 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 42% |
| Transfer-out rate | 32% |
| Full-time retention rate | 73% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $11,384 |
| Campus setting | City: Midsize |
| Size category | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 460–570 |
| ACT middle 50% | 17–24 |
| Website | www.columbusstate.edu/ |
| Phone | 7065078800 |
Admissions
About 3,550 students applied and 3,523 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,083 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $5,751 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $16,804. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $11,384 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $10,370 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $10,797 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $13,287 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $15,598 |
| Over $110,000 | $15,428 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 932 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 42% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Columbus State University is in Columbus, GA, Muscogee County. Its coordinates are 32.5010, -84.9411.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Columbus State University?
About 99% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 3,550 applicants.
How much does Columbus State University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $5,751 for in-state students and $16,804 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Columbus State University?
About 7,610 students are enrolled.