School Summary

Columbus State University


General Information:

Founded in 1958, Columbus State University is seated on 132 acres located in Muscogee county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 18:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 2 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 3053. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

4225 University Avenue

Columbus, GA
31907
For more information call: 706 507-8800. This school has a website at https://www.columbusstate.edu/
Application information for this school is available at admissions.columbusstate.edu/index.php


Application Deadline: June
Application Fee: $40
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Application Requirements:
Required Tests: SAT or ACT


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $4,488.00 $16,200.00
Room and Board $11,720.00 $11,720.00
Fees $1,410.00 $1,410.00
Total $17,618.00 $29,330.00

This institution offers a cooperative/work-study program. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.columbusstate.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: 3-2 Degree Program, Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, External Degree Program, English as a Second Language program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Cooperative (work-study) program, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Lower competition - Most freshmen were not in the top 50 % of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or below 19 on ACT; up to 95% of applicants accepted (not 100%).

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 1.72% 0.89%
600-699 9.91% 8.89%
500-599 46.55% 29.77%
400-499 34.05% 36%
300-399 7.76% 23.56%
200-299 0% 0.89%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 3.33%
24-29 22.22%
18-23 40%
12-17 33.89%
6-11 0.56%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 11%
11-25% 17.00%
26-50% 36.00%
Under 50% 35.00%



Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Equestrian sports, Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Wrestling

Basketball, Equestrian sports, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball


Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Cheerleading, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 2,512
Female 3,521
Total 6,033


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 3,056
Female 4,576
Total 7,632

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 3%
African American 38%
Hispanic 9%
Native American 0%
White 41%
Other 9%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 77%
At Least 25 Years Old 23%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 89%
Out Of State 11%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 24%
Live Off Campus 76%


Homecoming, Greek Week, Black History Month

Student Government Association, Student Activities Council, Campus Ministry Association, African Students Association, SABER Student Newspaper


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 11.0101                                           Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • 16.0101                                           Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 13.1001                                           Special Education and Teaching, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 50.0701                                           Art/Art Studies, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 51.0000                                           Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • 09.0100                                           Communication, General
  • 43.0104                                           Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • 11.0103                                           Information Technology
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 52.0101                                           Business/Commerce, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 23.1304                                           Rhetoric and Composition
  • 40.0601                                           Geology/Earth Science, General
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 50.0703                                           Art History, Criticism and Conservation
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 50.0903                                           Music Performance, General
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1201                                           Management Information Systems, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 24.0101                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • 50.0705                                           Drawing
  • 14.4201                                           Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
  • 11.1003                                           Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
  • 50.0602                                           Cinematography and Film/Video Production
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 13.1302                                           Art Teacher Education
  • 13.1324                                           Drama and Dance Teacher Education
  • 13.1305                                           English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • 13.1316                                           Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
  • 13.1318                                           Social Studies Teacher Education
  • 13.1311                                           Mathematics Teacher Education
  • 13.1312                                           Music Teacher Education
  • 13.1314                                           Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1203                                           Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • 13.1210                                           Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • 31.0505                                           Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • 24.0102                                           General Studies
  • 14.9999                                           Engineering, Other
  • 40.0699                                           Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other

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