What Columbus State costs
Columbus State University charges $5,898 a year in published tuition and fees for Georgia residents, about $2,949 a semester, and $17,610 a year for students from other states, about $8,805 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $21,676 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $13,601 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into Columbus State
For fall 2024, Columbus State University received 3,648 applications and admitted 3,616 students, and 1,150 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 800 and 1060.
What Columbus State students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Columbus State University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 113 |
| Health Services / Allied Health / Health Sciences | 67 |
| Communication | 63 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 55 |
| Multi- / Interdisciplinary Studies | 53 |
| Criminal Justice / Safety Studies | 47 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 42 |
| Psychology | 41 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Columbus State
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama: about 32 miles away
- Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, Alabama: about 45 miles away
Colleges like Columbus State
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small or midsize city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, North Carolina: 5,762 undergraduates
- University of North Alabama, Florence, Alabama: 5,811 undergraduates
- Alabama A & M University, Normal, Alabama: 6,124 undergraduates
- Middle Georgia State University, Macon, Georgia: 6,574 undergraduates
- University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, Alabama: 6,591 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Columbus State University's acceptance rate? 99.1% for fall 2024: 3,616 of 3,648 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Columbus State University? $5,898 a year for in-state students and $17,610 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Columbus State University? About 5,600 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do Columbus State University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 800–1060.
What is the campus setting at Columbus State University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.
Sources
- College Navigator: Columbus State University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Columbus State University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
