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Columbus State University

Acceptance Rate 99.12 %
SAT Average 940
Tuition & Fees $17,610
($5,898)
Student Population 7,913
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $6,038

Academic Overview

Columbus State University Campus, Columbus, GA
Columbus State University is a public, four-years institute located in Columbus, Georgia. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $5,898 for Georgia residents and $17,610 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $8,268 for Georgia residents and $10,140 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 7,913 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 99.12% and the graduation rate is 42% last year.
The salary after graduation from Columbus State University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $38,800. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, CSU's tuition & fees is $5,898 for Georgia residents and $17,610 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees are $8,268 for in-state students and $10,140 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Georgia ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$5,898$17,610
Graduate$8,268$10,140
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at CSU. The acceptance rate of CSU is 99.12% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 31.80%. The average graduation rate is 42% and the transfer-out rate is 3%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $6,038 and 92% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 7,913 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Columbus State University is 99.12 %.
Acceptance Rate
99.12%
Graduation Rate for Columbus State University is 42 %
Graduation Rate
42%
Transfer-out Rate for Columbus State University is 3 %
Transfer-out Rate
3%
Retention Rate for Columbus State University is 70 %
Retention Rate
70%
Student Population for Columbus State University is 7,913
Student Population
7,913
Student to Faculty Ratio for Columbus State University is 16 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
16 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $6,038 at Columbus State University.
Financial Aid Amount
$6,038

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address4225 University Ave, Columbus, GA 31907-5645
Phone706-507-8800
WEBwww.columbusstate.edu/
Admissioncolumbusstate.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationcolumbusstate.edu/admissions/undergraduate/
Financial Aidcolumbusstate.edu/financial-aid/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://columbusstate.edu/financial-aid/net-price.php
Veterans Tuitionhttps://columbusstate.edu/military/
Disability Servicecolumbusstate.edu/accommodation-and-access/

Offered Degrees

CSU offers 134 major programs through online and on-site education where 19 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's90
Bachelor's494
Master's3414
Doctorate (Research)11
Less Than 1 Year Certificate210
1-2 Years Certificate40
Post-Bachelor's Certificate80
Post-Master's Certificate80

Special Learning Opportunities

Columbus State University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening College✔
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:1,485)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,458)

Veterans Benefits

Columbus State University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
✔
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✗
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔