Columbus State Admission Requirements

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Columbus State Admission Overview

Columbus State admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Columbus State admitted 99.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.07 GPA (B) and SAT 800-1060 / ACT 16-22. Columbus State is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Columbus State is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Columbus State Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

99.1%

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Acceptance Rate

The Columbus State acceptance rate is 99.1%. Last year, 3,616 of 3,648 applicants were admitted. That is the 47th lowest acceptance rate in Georgia.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Columbus State and can you get accepted?

Columbus State is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Columbus State University typically attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.07. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 32% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Columbus State GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.07

Typical High School Grades

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.07

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Columbus State typically have around a 3.07 GPA (B) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have about average high school grades. Columbus State is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #35 in Georgia for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.1 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Columbus State University freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	5.05%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	6.98%	Good
3.50 to 3.74	13.04%	Avg +
3.25 to 3.49	13.22%	Avg +
3.00 to 3.24	17.91%	Avg -
2.50 to 2.99	31.59%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	12.12%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	0.09%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Columbus State SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

800-1060

Freshmen who sent SAT

14%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 440
Math 360
Composite 800

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 530
Math 530
Composite 1060

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Columbus State typically score around a 930 SAT (middle 50% 800–1060) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 27th percentile nationally. Columbus State ranks #43 in the state of Georgia for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 800 to 1060

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Columbus State is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 930 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Columbus State University
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1060+	Above 75th	>99%
930 to 1060	Avg +	99%-99%
800 to 930	Avg -	98%-99%
Below 800	Below mid-50	<98%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Columbus State ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

16-22

Freshmen reporting ACT

12%

25th Percentile Scores

English 14
Math 16
Composite 16

75th Percentile Scores

English 22
Math 22
Composite 22

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Columbus State typically have around a 19 ACT (mid-50 16–22) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 44th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Columbus State places #36 among colleges in Georgia for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 16 to 22

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Columbus State without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 19.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Columbus State University
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
22+	Above 75th	>99%
19 to 22	Avg +	99%-99%
16 to 19	Avg -	98%-99%
Below 16	Below mid-50	<98%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Columbus State University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	2,371	1,277	3,648
Accepted	2,356	1,260	3,616
Acceptance Rate	99%	99%	99%
Enrolled	641	509	1,150
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	27%	40%	32%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Columbus State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Columbus State University application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jun 30, 2027

Days left to Apply

303

Applicants have 303 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jun 30, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Columbus State University is $40.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Columbus State University
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Columbus State is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 99.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.07 GPA (about an B average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (800-1060); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025