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
Address4225 University Ave, Columbus, GA 31907-5645
Phone706-507-8800
WEBwww.columbusstate.edu/
Admission Information
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/
School Category
School TypePublic, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryMaster's College and University (larger programs)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree - research/scholarship

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

The acceptance rate of Columbus State University is 99.12% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 31.80%.
Open Admission Policy✗
Acceptance Rate99.12 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)31.80 %
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Tuition & Fees

CSU's 2025 tuition & fees is $5,898 for Georgia residents and $17,610 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.80% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($16,804).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,268 for Georgia residents and $10,140 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition decreased by -20.62% compared to the last year's rate.
Georgia ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$5,898$17,610
Graduate Tuition & Fees$8,268$10,140
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
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Student Population

A total of 7,913 students have enrolled at CSU (2024-2025). Among them, 2,575 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. CSU has 6,123 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,790 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students7,913
Undergraduate Students6,123
Graduate Students1,790
Online Enrollment2,575
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Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

CSU offers 134 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 19 out of the 134 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by CSU
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs134 Programs
Number of online programs19 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsCertificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year
1 Year Certificate
2 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
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Academic/career counseling service✔
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Placement services for completers✔
On-campus day care for students✗
Distance Learning (online classes)✔
ROTC✔
Study Abroad✔
Weekend/Evening College✔
Teacher Certification✔