Columbus State University, GA
Public
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Nonresidential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Columbus State University Rankings
Affordability83
Selectivity11
Retention30
Graduation1
Earnings18
Diversity63
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Columbus State University
59%
Bachelor’s
15%
Associate’s
26%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences3%
Business, Management, Marketing14%
Communication, Journalism4%
Computer and Information Sciences6%
Education6%
Engineering<1%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs21%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting13%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities3%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies4%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology3%
Social Sciences6%
Visual and Performing Arts8%
Admissions
Getting into Columbus State University
56%
Admission Rate
480
Median SAT Math
505
Median SAT Reading
21
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)420–540
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)450–560
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)18–23
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Columbus State University
$6K
In-State Tuition
$17K
Out-of-State Tuition
$19K
Average Total Cost
$12K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $10K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $12K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $13K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $15K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $15K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Columbus State University
55%
Receive Federal Loans
$16K
Median Federal Debt
38%
Repayment Rate
$270
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 45% | 60% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 12% | 8% | 9% |
| >$110K | 10% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $16K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $17K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $16K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $18K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $40K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $28K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 33% | 32% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 38% | 37% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 41% | 42% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 49% | 49% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Columbus State University
72%
Retention Rate
38%
Transfer Rate
21%
Withdrawal Rate
35%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 14% | 29% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 35% | 44% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 35% | 49% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 58% | 46% | 53% |
| Black | 34% | 35% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 40% | 41% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28% | 44% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 17% | 35% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 70% | 52% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 28% | 36% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Columbus State University
91%
Employment Rate
$29K
Median Salary
$18K
25 Pctl Salary
$41K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 91% | 85% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 90% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 88% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 87% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 88% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $8K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $18K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $29K | $27K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $41K | $40K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $52K | $52K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $29K | $27K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $33K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $36K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at Columbus State University
6,266
Undergraduates
60%
Full-time Undergrads
23
Avg Entry Age
1,436
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 60% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 40% | 32% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 39% | 45% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 48% | 36% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 38% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 12% | 14% |
| >$110K | 13% | 13% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Columbus State University, GA
Columbus Technical College
2 miles, W
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
7 miles, SW