Overview

Columbus State University is a University institution located in Columbus, GA.

Location & Contact

Address 4225 University Avenue
Columbus, GA  31907
United States

Contact Mr. Gary Bush
Executive Director of Admissions
Email: bush_gary@columbusstate.edu
Phone: 706-507-8894

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Business/commerce, General	×
Finance, General	×
Management Information Systems, General	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance
Information Technology	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education	×
Drama And Dance Teacher Education	×
Early Childhood Education And Teaching	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
English/language Arts Teacher Education	×
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching	×
Mathematics Teacher Education	×
Music Teacher Education	×
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching	×
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education	×
Social Studies Teacher Education	×
Special Education And Teaching, General	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering, Other		×
Mechatronics, Robotics, And Automation Engineering	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Rhetoric And Composition	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other		×
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Geological And Earth Sciences/geosciences, Other	×
Geology/earth Science, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services, Other		×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation	×
Art/art Studies, General	×
Cinematography And Film/video Production		×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Drawing	×
Music Performance, General	×
Music, General	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

3,651

Applied

3,617

Accepted

6,147

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,371

Females Applied

2,355

Females Accepted

99%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,280

Males Applied

1,262

Males Accepted

99%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

40

Application Fee

3.18

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	June 30th	September 1st	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	June 30th	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	-	440	530
SAT Math	-	360	530
ACT Composite	-	16	22

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

5,610

In-state

20,250

Out-of-state

5,610

In-district

Fees

1,410

Full-time student fees

12,070

Room & board

6,926

Room only

Financial Aid

13,961

Avg. Financial Aid Package

14,441

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

10,881

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,038

Avg. Loan Aid

2,212

Avg. Grant Aid

9,119

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

56%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

4%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

6,147

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

11%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.31%
Black or African American	37.87%
White or Caucasian	41.61%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.3%
Asian	2.44%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.14%
Two or more races	5.1%
Other	1.89%

Gender

Male (42.56%)

Female (57.44%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing International housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	25%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Greek Week and Black History Month

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, Student Activities Council, Campus Ministry Association, African Students Association and SABER Student Newspaper

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Football		No	No
Golf	No	Division 2
Lacrosse		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	Division 2
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 2
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

506

Total Faculty

19:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 231

Part-time - 275

Male - 244

Female - 262