Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$5.8k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Columbus State University
Columbus, GA
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?
Sticker price$17,013
Net price (after aid)$11,889
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$10,370
$30k – $48k$10,797
$48k – $75k$13,287
$75k – $110k$15,598
$110k+$15,428
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$44,544
Median debt at graduation$26,000
Est. monthly loan payment$276
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 1.7×Graduates earn about 1.7× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants44%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans42%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
42%
Freshman Retention
73%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$11.9k below avg
Out-of-state value
$16.8k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$5.8k
below avg
Out-of-state
$16.8k
below avg
Net price
$11.9k
below avg
Pell
44%
above avg
Median debt
$26k
Earnings (10y)
$44.5k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
Social SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (31)
Social Sciences
EconomicsPolitical Science
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Software EngineeringData ScienceCybersecurityArtificial Intelligence
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary Education
Engineering
Biomedical EngineeringChemical Engineering
Admissions
Acceptance rate
99%
SAT range
860 - 1100
ACT range
17 - 24
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About Columbus State University
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- Where is Columbus State University located?
- Columbus State University is located in Columbus, GA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Columbus State University?
- Columbus State University is a public university based in GA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Columbus State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Columbus State University is approximately 99%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Columbus State University?
- Columbus State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $5,751 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Columbus State University?
- Columbus State University reports total enrollment of approximately 6,008 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Columbus State University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Columbus State University.
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