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4225 University Ave
Columbus, GA 31907-5645
p. 706-507-8800
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Columbus State University

Columbus, GA - Enrollment, Demographics, Student Costs

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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
UndergraduateBalanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence
GraduatePostbaccalaureate, arts & sciences dominant
Undergraduate PopulationMedium full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in
EnrollmentVery high undergraduate
Size & SettingMedium four-year, primarily nonresidential

General Characteristics

Title IV EligibilityParticipates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Highest offeringPost-master's certificate
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable Tuition
Religious AffiliationN/A
Congressional District1303

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force  —   /   / 
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Columbus State University?
1035th for total cost of attendance
  In District In State Out of State
Effective as of 2010-08-04
FT Undergraduate Tuition $3,100 $3,100 $12,398
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $1,150 $1,150 $1,150
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $122 $122 $485
FT Graduate Tuition $5,282 $5,282 $13,230
FT Graduate Required Fees $1,150 $1,150 $1,150
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $220 $220 $552
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $18,043 $18,043 $29,657
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $18,034 $18,034 $29,648
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $9,973 $9,973 $21,587

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Prior year comparison and trends on the cost of attending / attendance cost.
  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $3,514 $3,772 $3,514 $3,772 $12,118 $13,064
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Effective as of 2010-08-04
Books & Supplies $814 $933
On-Campus – Room & Board $7,870 $7,934
On-Campus – Other Expenses $2,843 $3,231
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $7,899 $7,836
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $3,463 $3,951
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $3,463 $3,951

Admission Details

Effective as of 2010-08-05
Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$30
Graduate Application Fee$30
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 3,757 (1,465 male / 2,292 female)
Admitted 2,206 (893 male / 1,313 female)
Admission rate 59%
First-time Enrollment 1,340 (558 male / 782 female)
FT Enrollment 1,179 (475 male / 704 female)
PT Enrollment 161 (83 male / 78 female)
Total Enrollment8,178

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Columbus State University use for admissions?  = Required,   = Recommended,   = Neither required nor recommended
Open Admissions
Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record  /  N/A / 
College Prep. Completion
RecommendationsN/A
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scores
TOEFL
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Columbus State University accept?
Dual Credit
Life Experience
Advanced Placement (AP)

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
NCAA Basketball Conference Peach Belt Conference
NCAA Baseball Conference Peach Belt Conference
NCAA Track & Field Conference Peach Belt Conference

ACT Test Admission

1069th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting ACT results 34%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 15 / 22
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 16 / 22
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 17 / 22

SAT Test Admission

975th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting SAT results 72%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 430 / 550
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 420 / 540
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 850 / 1090

Student Services

Remedial Services
Academic / Career Counseling
PT Cost-defraying Employment
Career Placement
On-Campus Day Care
Library Facility

Student Living

First-time Room / Board Required
Dorm Capacity1,200
Meals per WeekN/A
Room Fee$3,990
Board Fee$3,100

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?
 
Total 32 964 88 36 10 1,766 4 2,900
Accounting 24 2 50 76
Art Teacher Education 2 2
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2 12 2 24 40
Business Administration and Management, General 2 36 4 74 116
Business/Commerce, General 2 24 4 4 2 74 110
Chemistry, General 6 2 6 14
Computer and Information Sciences, General 4 18 4 4 68 98
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 12 2 32 46
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 2 172 14 2 2 190 382
Drama and Dance Teacher Education 2 10 12
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 12 2 24 38
Drawing 4 4 2 28 38
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 40 2 2 144 2 190
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances 2 4 6
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation 6 28 34
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities 2 2 18 22
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 106 2 4 188 300
Educational/Instructional Media Design 8 8
English Language and Literature, General 20 2 2 24 2 50
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 6 2 32 40
Environmental Science 2 2 12 16
Finance, General 26 4 2 50 82
French Language and Literature 2 2
Geology/Earth Science, General 4 4
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 2 72 6 24 104
History, General 4 14 18
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 26 2 44 72
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 18 2 24 44
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 14 4 2 26 46
Management Information Systems, General 26 18 44
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 4 26 4 6 48 88
Mathematics Teacher Education 4 2 10 16
Mathematics, General 4 16 20
Music Performance, General 6 2 2 26 36
Music Teacher Education 6 20 26
Music, General 12 12
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 38 6 2 72 118
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 2 10 12
Political Science and Government, General 12 2 12 26
Psychology, General 10 2 20 32
School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist 6 6
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 2 16 18
Social Science Teacher Education 2 2 4
Social Sciences, Other 2 108 4 2 178 294
Social Studies Teacher Education 2 12 14
Sociology 2 20 22 44
Spanish Language and Literature 2 2 4
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 2 36 38 76

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Columbus State University 1461st for the average full-time faculty salary.
Effective as of 2010-08-31
Tenure system
Average FT Salary $59,832 ($62,838 male / $56,132 female)
Number of FT Faculty 261 (144 male / 117 female)
Number of PT Faculty 192
FT Faculty Ratio 1 : 1
Total Benefits $4,011,921

Local News for Columbus State University

Columbus State University receives art department accreditation

The Department of Art at Columbus State University has won accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). The association is the country’s primary accreditation board for art and design programs. The courses offered at Columbus include the study of art history and courses in art education. …

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