Columbus State University — College Profile

About

Located in Georgia, Columbus State University is best known for its unique dual-campus design, which seamlessly connects a traditional, wooded Main Campus with the vibrant River Park Campus nestled in historic downtown Columbus. CSU’s strongest academic pathways reside in the renowned College of the Arts—offering world-class, riverfront facilities for music, theatre, and visual arts—and the D. Abbott Turner College of Business, which is highly regarded for its computer science and cybersecurity programs. The student experience is defined by a collaborative and energetic culture, where students enjoy NCAA Division II athletics, a thriving downtown lifestyle, and close-knit peer networks. What truly sets CSU apart is its deep integration with the local community, which provides students with exceptional internship and career pipelines to major Fortune 500 companies like Aflac and TSYS headquartered just steps from campus.

Wikipedia:Columbus State University is a public university in Columbus, Georgia, United States. Founded as Columbus College in 1958, the university was established and is administered by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.

Location

Columbus, GA, 31907-5645 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

ATL · Atlanta

84 mi away

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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

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%

4-yr on-time completion

23%

1st-yr retention

70%

Transfer-out rate

33%

8-year outcomes

Graduated

46%

Transferred

35%

Still enrolled

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%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

45%

First-generation

33%

Median family income

$32,787

Independent students

31%

Veterans

Avg age at entry

23.0

Part-time students

28%

Race & ethnicity

White

42%

Hispanic

Black

37%

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

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

Endowment

$104M

Classification

Master's (Large)

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, inclusive admissions

Full-time faculty

59%

Avg faculty salary

$8,802/mo

Instructional spend/student

$7,245