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Columbus State University

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Rating

Public

Type

9,926

Students

$15,425

Tuition

79%

Acceptance

#1977

Ranking

Midsize City

Campus Setting

Columbus, GA

4225 University Ave, Columbus, GA 31907-5645

Columbus State University is a mid-sized public college located in Columbus, GA ranked 42nd in Georgia. It has a total of 7,917 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting 79.42% of applicants. Columbus State University offers 109 different majors and is best known for its Drama and Dance Teacher Education and Drawing programs, which are respectively ranked 6th and 7th in the nation. With an annual tuition of $4,371 for students from Georgia and $15,425 for those from out-of-state, Columbus State University is moderately priced. 34.06% of students graduate moving on to the next chapter of their lives, working. After graduation, alumni go on to make approximately $35,900 per year, which is 14% under the national median.
Rankings

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Cost

$17,295
Above Average

Columbus State University

$17,295

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$33,122

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$26,259

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

79%Acceptance
Less Selective

Columbus State University

79%

National

69%
Sat

860 - 1100

64% of students submit

Admissions Yield

46%

ACT

17 - 22

45% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$40

Students

7,917Undergrads
Medium Student Population

Full-Time

97%

Part-Time

3%
Male

41%

In-state

83%

Female

59%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

27%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
14% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse9% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies6% Computer and Information Sciences, General71% Others

14% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

9% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

6% Computer and Information Sciences, General

71% Others

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

14%

220 Graduates

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

9%

132 Graduates

Computer and Information Sciences, General

6%

91 Graduates

Business Administration and Management, General

4%

69 Graduates

Communication, General

4%

65 Graduates

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

4%

64 Graduates

Psychology, General

4%

62 Graduates

Family Practice Nurse/Nursing

4%

55 Graduates

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other

3%

52 Graduates

Academics

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Professors
StudentsProfessors16:116:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

16

Number of Library Books

263,996

Academic Spend per Student

$8,179

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

74%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$28,600/Year

Columbus State University

$28,600

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$28,600

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$35,900

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

34%