Columbus State University
Columbus, Georgia
PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1958Midsize citySEVP certified
About
Columbus State University is a public university in Columbus, Georgia, United States. Founded as Columbus College in 1958, the university was established and is administered by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$17,946
- Estimated total for international students
- US$36,593
- Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
- US$5,898
- Total cost for in-state students
- US$24,545
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 5,625
- Graduate students
- 1,790
- International undergraduates
- 1%
- Students per teacher
- 16 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 99%
- SAT
- Reading and writing 440–530 · Maths 360–530
- ACT
- 16–22
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 42%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$49,706
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (96)
Bachelor's degrees34 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemistryCommunication and Media StudiesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHistoryLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Information Systems and ServicesMarketingMathematicsMechatronics, Robotics, and Automation EngineeringMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMusicPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Master's degrees18 subjects
Business Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsEducational Administration and SupervisionHistoryMechatronics, Robotics, and Automation EngineeringMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSocial Sciences, OtherSpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Doctoral degrees3 subjects
Education, OtherEducational Administration and SupervisionTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Associate's degrees10 subjects
Communication and Media StudiesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsEngineering, OtherFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsHomeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, OtherLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMarketingSociology
Undergraduate certificates20 subjects
Area StudiesBusiness/Commerce, GeneralCommunication and Media StudiesComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDesign and Applied ArtsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsGeography and CartographyHomeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, OtherInternational/Globalization StudiesMathematicsMathematics and Statistics, OtherMechatronics, Robotics, and Automation EngineeringMedieval and Renaissance StudiesMusicRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Graduate certificates11 subjects
Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementEducational Administration and SupervisionGerontologyHuman Resources Management and ServicesMedical Illustration and InformaticsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMusicStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.