Columbus State University
tuition & fees
$16,805
graduate tuition & fees
$12,774
acceptance rate
79%
Student Population
7,898
online students
2,019
Number of Programs
115
Financial Aid Amount
$6,220
SAT Scores
1,000
Graduation Rate
43%
Columbus State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Columbus, Georgia. CSU ranked 13rd in Georgia Colleges and 29th in Federal Region IV.
It has a total enrollment of 7,898 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. CSU's acceptance rate is 78.52% last year (undergraduate school).
Columbus State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Columbus State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 4225 University Ave, Columbus, GA 31907-5645 |
| Phone | 706-507-8800 |
| WEB | www.columbusstate.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | admissions.columbusstate.edu/ |
| Online Application | admissions.columbusstate.edu/applications/index.php |
| Financial Aid | finaid.columbusstate.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | finaid.columbusstate.edu/netprice.php |
| Veterans Tuition | https://military.columbusstate.edu/ |
| Disability Service | caa.columbusstate.edu/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Columbus State University is 78.52% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 29.09%. The application fees are $40 for undergraduate programs and $50 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 78.52 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 29.09 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $40 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $50 |
Tuition & Fees
CSU's 2023 tuition & fees is $5,751 for Georgia residents and $16,805 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition decreased by -2.83% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($17,295).
For graduate programs, its 2023 tuition & fees is $7,680 for Georgia residents and $12,774 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition decreased by -3.69% compared to the last year's rate.
| Georgia Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $5,751 | $16,805 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $7,680 | $12,774 |
*Data Source: 2022-2023 Tuition & Fees - National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Student Population
A total of 7,898 students have enrolled for academic year 2021-2022. Among them, 2,019 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. CSU has 6,403 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,495 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 7,898 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 6,403 |
| Graduate Students | 1,495 |
| Online Enrollment | 2,019 |
Degree Information and Campus Life
CSU offers 115 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by CSU
| Number of programs | 115 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Remedial services | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |