Columbus State University
Public, 4-year
4225 University Ave, Columbus, GA 31907-5645
Quick Facts
5,537
Total Enrollment
99%
Acceptance Rate
42%
Graduation Rate
$39,190
Median Earnings (6yr)
$5,751
In-State Tuition
$11,889
Avg Net Price
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
994
Avg SAT Score
About Columbus State University
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 4-year |
| Classification | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Size | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 4225 University Ave |
| City | Columbus, GA |
| ZIP Code | 31907-5645 |
| County | Muscogee County |
President/Chief Administrator: John Fuchko III (Interim President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 5,537 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 58% |
| Male | 42% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 41.3% |
| Black | 38.0% |
| Hispanic | 9.4% |
| Asian | 2.6% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 4.5% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 1.1% |
| Unknown | 2.6% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 24.4% |
| Part-Time Students | 27.3% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 460 | 500 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 450 | 530 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 20 | 24 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$5,751
In-State Tuition
$16,805
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,953
Total Cost of Attendance
$11,889
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 44% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 42% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 44% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $26,000 |
| Median Total Debt | $15,000 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $39,853 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 38% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $10,370 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $10,797 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $13,287 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $15,598 |
| $110,001+ | $15,428 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$39,190
6 Years After
$41,799
8 Years After
$44,544
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $24,100 | 75th percentile: $57,728
Earnings by Family Income Background
$36,071
Low Income
$42,335
Middle Income
$43,262
High Income
Student Outcomes
73%
Full-Time Retention
30%
Part-Time Retention
42%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$8,592
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$8,062
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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