Colleges in Columbus, Georgia
Columbus is a city in Georgia. According to Census data, the population is 261,445 (estimated). For the academic year 2023-2024, five colleges are active for serving college programs in Columbus, Georgia. In addition, there are 4 colleges located within 30 miles from Columbus.
By school type, there are three public and two private schools. By school level, there are two 4-years (or high) schools, two 2-4 years schools (community colleges), and one less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
All Five schools offer undergraduate programs and one schools offer graduate programs. The 2024 average tuition & fees of the schools in Columbus, Georgia is $6,996 for Georgia residents and $12,940 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 87.80% and the average SAT score is 1,020. A total of 11,061 students enrolled in schools in Columbus, Georgia, of which 2,913 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in Columbus, Georgia
The following table lists 5 colleges located in Columbus, Georgia ordered by distance from Columbus. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
You can sort the table by column by clicking/touching column titles. The colleges in light blue rows are located in the city limit and other schools are not located in, but near the city.
| College Name | Distance From Columbus | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus State University Columbus, GA Public, 4 years four-years | 3.78 miles | $16,805 | 7,479 | 43% | 17 to 1 | $12,774 | 87.8% | 1,020 |
| Miller-Motte College-Columbus Columbus, GA Private, 2-4 years valid | 4.01 miles | $21,040 | 300 | 40% | 19 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Rivertown School of Beauty Barber Skin Care and Nails Columbus, GA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 5.46 miles | $13,300 | 148 | - | 16 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Columbus Technical College Columbus, GA Public, 2-4 years valid | 5.92 miles | $5,442 | 3,134 | 23% | 14 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Chattahoochee Valley Community College Phenix City, AL Public, 2-4 years valid | 10.80 miles | $8,850 | 1,641 | 25% | 15 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Average | - | $12,940 | 11,061 | 35% | 17 to 1 | $12,774 | 87.8% | 1,020 |