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Columbus State University is a public institution located in Columbus, GA. A Mid-Sized City provides tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Where Is Columbus State University?

Contact details for Columbus State University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	4225 University Ave, Columbus, GA 31907-5645
Phone:	7065078800
Website:	www.columbusstate.edu/
Admissions:	columbusstate.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	columbusstate.edu/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Columbus State University?

You can apply to Columbus State University online at: columbusstate.edu/admissions/undergraduate/

Columbus State University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Columbus State University

These are the things Columbus State University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Columbus State University?

Columbus State University has an acceptance rate of 99%, which means it is highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 32% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

14% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 12% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Columbus State University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 440 and 530. Math scores were between 360 and 530.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 800 to 1060. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Columbus State University ranged between 16 and 22.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Columbus State University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,277	1,260	99%
Women	2,371	2,356	99%

Can I Afford Columbus State University?

The average net price after aid at Columbus State University is $11,889. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$4,488
In-State Fees	$1,410
Out-of-State Tuition	$16,200
Out-of-State Fees	$1,410
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$5,898
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$17,610

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 17% of students at Columbus State University receive some form of financial aid (1,002 students).

Approximately 76% of students at Columbus State University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $7,591 per student.

45% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,688.

Student Loan Debt

38% of Columbus State University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,243 per year.

Columbus State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,889 students enrolled at Columbus State University, all undergraduate. Columbus State University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 5,537 undergraduate students at Columbus State University, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Columbus State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	138
Black or African American	1,965
Hispanic	520
White	2,331
American Indian/Alaska Native	16
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	5
Two or More Races	271
Non-Resident	77

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Columbus State University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Georgia	1,062
Alabama	50
Florida	14
South Carolina	5
North Carolina	3

Additionally, approximately 1.4% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Columbus State University

Columbus State University delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

3,126 undergraduate students at Columbus State University took at least one online class — of those, 1,338 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Columbus State University

Columbus State University offers 21 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Columbus State University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.