Columbus State University
Columbus, GA
Columbus State University is a public university located in Columbus, GA, serving approximately 5,537 students. It has an acceptance rate of 99%.
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Tuition
$5,751
Acceptance
99.24%
Students
6,008
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$5,751
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,805
Avg On-Campus Living
$11,262
Avg Off-Campus Living
$10,122
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 1.7×Graduates earn about 1.7× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
42%
Freshman Retention
73%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
99.24%
SAT range
860 - 1100
ACT range
17 - 24
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
6,008
Undergrads
5,537
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Large City
Clubs Count
85
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
19
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.72
Property Rate / 1,000
1.81
Area Crime
High risk
Area Match
Columbus
Violent Rate / 100k
541
Property Rate / 100k
3,155
Location
Institution does not report this
Columbus, GA 31907