Columbus State University
Columbus, GA · City · 5,625 students
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YearPublic
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
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Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
84 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$21,676
Out-of-state COA
$33,388
Avg net price
$13,115
Room & board
$11,720
In-state tuition
$5,898
Out-of-state tuition
$17,610
Books & supplies
$1,600/yr
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%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
977
Reading 440–530
Math 360–530
ACT midpoint
21
Composite 16–22
English 14–22
Math 16–22
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
42%
1st-yr retention
70%
Transfer-out rate
33%
Consumer completion
48%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
46%
Transferred
35%
Still enrolled
2%
Dropped out / unknown
18%
Median earnings (6yr)
$39,190
Median earnings (10yr)
$44,544
Median debt
$26,000
Monthly loan payment
$276
Debt range (25th–75th)
$6,250–$28,250
Debt (90th percentile)
$39,853
Student Body
Men 43%Women 57%
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Student : Faculty ratio
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Pell grant recipients
45%
First-generation
33%
Median family income
$32,787
Independent students
31%
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
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Institutional
Endowment
$104M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Full-time faculty
59%
Avg faculty salary
$8,802/mo
Instructional spend/student
$7,245
Federal loan rate
38%
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