Columbus State University

2/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Columbus, GA
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Overview

Total enrollment

7,913

Location Columbus, Georgia
Website columbusstate.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Midsize City

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Columbus State University, located in Columbus, Georgia, sits approximately 100 miles southwest of Atlanta along the Chattahoochee River. The university operates across two primary campuses: the main campus in suburban Columbus and the RiverPark campus in the city's historic downtown arts and theater district. Founded in 1958 as a junior college, CSU has evolved into a comprehensive public institution within the University System of Georgia, with notable programs in nursing, education, business, and the performing arts. The university maintains a strong performing arts presence through its Schwob School of Music and Department of Theatre, housed in renovated historic buildings at the RiverPark campus. Students can choose between several on-campus residential communities at both campus locations, and the university competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Cougars.

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Ratings

Columbus State is rated within the lower 19% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 2 out of 10.

Overall Rating

2 out of 10
Academics

2 out of 10
Resources

3 out of 10
Outcomes

3 out of 10
Value

1 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Columbus State University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 800/1060
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 16/22
GPA 3.07

Acceptance Rate

99.1%

Applications Due Jun 30, 2027
Enrollment Rate 31.8%
Application Fee $40

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Annual Cost to Attend

Georgia Resident Tuition

$5,898

Out of State Resident Tuition

$17,610

Breakdown

Tuition $5,898
Books and Supplies $1,600
Other Fees $1,410
Room and Board $11,720
Budget for Other Expenses $6,312
Total One Year Cost $26,940

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Student 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 majors at Columbus State University are Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, Business, and Education. 24% of students major in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, 19% in Business, and 14% in Education.