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Columbus State University

CSU

Columbus, Georgia 31907-5645

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

Columbus State University is a public institution in Columbus with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 994, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 5.5K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

42% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,544 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $11,889.

Established
1958
Motto
Primus inter pares
Mascot
Cody Cougar
Type
Public university
Conference
Ohio Valley Conference
Division
Division II
99%Acceptance
994SAT Avg
5,537Students
18:1Student:Faculty
42%Grad Rate
$44,544Earnings 10yr
$11,889Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Columbus State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate99.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 994

Reading & WritingMid: 505
460570
MathMid: 495
400530

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
1724

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

99.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

994

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$5,751
Tuition (out-of-state)$16,805
Room & Board$11,262
Books & Supplies$1,600
Total Cost of Attendance$19,953
Average Net Price$11,889
Median Debt at Graduation$26,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,370
$30–48K$10,797
$48–75K$13,287
$75–110K$15,598
$110K+$15,428

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$11,889

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5800.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

41

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (87)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
5,537
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
33%
Pell Grant Recipients
44%

Race & Ethnicity

White 41%
Black 38%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 3%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate41.7%
Freshman Retention72.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$39,190
8 Years$41,799
10 Years$44,544

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$36,100
Men
$43,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#64

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

99Average

Estimated from GA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Atlantapop. 500K
92 mi(159 min)
Nashvillepop. 690K
274 mi(475 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
301 mi(522 min)

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