Columbus State University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. earnings-to-debt ratio is tight. a public school with 5,625 students.
About This School
Columbus State University is a public institution located in Columbus, Georgia with approximately 5,625 undergraduate students enrolled. Columbus State University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 99%. The average net price after financial aid is $13,115 per year. The graduation rate is 42%, and the typical graduate earns $38,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
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.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at $11,889/year net cost and only $15,000 in median debt at graduation, this is one of the more affordable public university options you'll find. However, the 42% graduation rate is a real concern — fewer than half of students who start here finish, which means you'll want to be honest with yourself about support systems and commitment before enrolling. Worth considering if you're cost-conscious and have a clear plan, but go in with eyes open.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 8% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 114 | $89,659 | $88,910 | +$749 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | 61 | $45,997 | $61,296 | −$15,299 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 61 | $80,694 | $92,374 | −$11,680 |
| Biology, General | 59 | $47,819 | $57,214 | −$9,395 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 55 | $53,246 | $68,407 | −$15,161 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 53 | $48,499 | $56,359 | −$7,860 |
| Psychology, General | 46 | $41,266 | $50,706 | −$9,440 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 44 | $49,912 | $54,562 | −$4,650 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 41 | $49,956 | $55,378 | −$5,422 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 31 | $46,723 | $47,382 | −$659 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 30 | $49,673 | $68,257 | −$18,584 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 28 | $42,316 | $48,590 | −$6,274 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Worth scrutinizing. Median earnings relative to debt are tight.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,625 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Columbus State University?
Columbus State University has an acceptance rate of 99%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Columbus State University hard to get into?
Not especially. Columbus State University has an acceptance rate of 99%, so admissions are relatively accessible for applicants who meet the requirements.
How much does Columbus State University cost?
The average net price at Columbus State University is about $13,115 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Columbus State University?
Columbus State University has a graduation rate of 42%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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