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Columbus State University

Columbus State University

Columbus, GA · City · 5,625 students
4
Year
Public
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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Location
Columbus, GA, 31907-5645 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
84 mi away
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Admission Rate
99%
Cost of Attendance
$21,676
per academic year
Graduation Rate
42%
Median Earnings
$44,544
10 yrs after entry
Median Debt
$26,000
at graduation
Enrollment
5,625
Medium (3k–10k)
Cost
In-state tuition
$5,898
Out-of-state tuition
$17,610
Room & board
$11,720
Avg net price
$13,115
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$11,271
$30–48k
$11,873
$48–75k
$13,786
$75–110k
$16,542
$110k+
$18,329
Admissions
Admit rate
99%
SAT average
977
440530 range
ACT midpoint
21
1622 range
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
Outcomes
Graduation rate
42%
1st-yr retention
70%
Consumer completion
48%
Median earnings (6yr)
$39,190
Median earnings (10yr)
$44,544
Median debt
$26,000
Monthly loan payment
$276
Student Body
Men 43%Women 57%
16
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
45%
First-generation
33%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
28%
Race & ethnicity
White
42%
Hispanic
9%
Black
37%
Asian
2%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
3%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$39,190
10 years after entry
$44,544
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing114
Computer and Information Sciences, General61
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General61
Biology, General59
Business/Commerce, General55
Communication and Media Studies53
Psychology, General46
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness44
Criminal Justice and Corrections41
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods31
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General30
Business Administration, Management and Operations30
English Language and Literature, General28
Sociology27
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft27
Marketing27
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Institutional
Avg faculty salary
$8,802/mo
Instructional spend/student
$7,245
Federal loan rate
38%