Overview

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

Location & Contact

Address 4225 University Avenue
Columbus, GA  31907-5645
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
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Drama And Dance Teacher Education
Early Childhood 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/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, 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
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

5,273

Applied

4,144

Accepted

6,427

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,505

Females Applied

2,801

Females Accepted

80%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,768

Males Applied

1,343

Males Accepted

76%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

40

Application Fee

3.07

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
Transfer	June 30th	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		440	570
SAT Math		430	560
ACT Composite		18	24

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

4,371

In-state

15,425

Out-of-state

4,371

In-district

Fees

1,870

Full-time student fees

12,700

Room & board

6,468

Room only

Financial Aid

10,661

Avg. Financial Aid Package

10,851

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

5,208

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,372

Avg. Loan Aid

1,967

Avg. Grant Aid

5,685

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

55%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

4%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

6,427

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

11%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	7.51%
Black or African American	40.67%
White or Caucasian	43.26%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.32%
Asian	2.46%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.18%
Two or more races	3.26%
Other	1.2%

Gender

Male (39.75%)

Female (60.25%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
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

Student-run television station

Marching band

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

512

Total Faculty

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 255

Part-time - 257

Male - 260

Female - 252