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99% admitted · $26,556/yr after aid
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA · Public · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 99%
- Open
- Average net price
- $15,711
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 42%
- Median earnings
- $49,706
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Columbus State University is a public college in Columbus, GA with 5,625 undergraduates. It admits 99% of applicants, and admitted students average 977 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $15,711 per year ($14,389 for families earning under $30,000). 42% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $49,706 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 99%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 3,550
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 3,523
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 31%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing440–530
200800
SAT Math360–530
200800
ACT Composite16–22
136
What Columbus State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $24,545
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $5,898
- Out-of-state tuition
- $17,946
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$14,389
- $30–48k$14,258
- $48–75k$15,353
- $75–110k$18,899
- $110k+$20,226
Get a personal estimate with Columbus State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 42%
- Freshman retention
- 70%
- Median earnings
- $49,706
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $23,968
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 5,625
- Student–faculty ratio
- 16:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 50%
- White42%
- Hispanic9%
- Black37%
- Asian3%
Columbus State University FAQ
What is Columbus State University's acceptance rate?+
Columbus State University admits 99% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for Columbus State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 440–530 on SAT Reading and Writing and 360–530 on SAT Math; the average total is 977.
What ACT score do you need for Columbus State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 16–22.
Is Columbus State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Columbus State University?+
In Fall 2023, 3,550 students applied to Columbus State University and 3,523 were admitted; 1,083 enrolled.
Does Columbus State University consider legacy status?+
No. Columbus State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Columbus State University require an essay?+
Columbus State University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Columbus State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $24,545 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $15,711.
What is Columbus State University's graduation rate?+
42% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 139366 · How we use this data
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