Columbus State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2677 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #744 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #682 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #18 of 63 | In Georgia |
| #1388 of 4,268 | For Math Teachers |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 99%
- Undergraduates
- 6,008
- Graduates
- 1,602
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.columbusstate.edu
Columbus State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Columbus State University has an acceptance rate of 99% and is among the 24% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | 99% | 99% |
| Applicants | 3,550 | 1,169 | 2,381 |
| Admissions | 3,523 | 1,156 | 2,367 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,010 | 408 | 602 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 73 | 44 | 29 |
3,373 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,204 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
225 or 21%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 860
or below
75% of them
had 1100
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Columbus State University are 860-1100 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
178 or 17%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Columbus State University are 17-24 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3269 (43%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2739 (36%) |
| Hispanic | 666 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 333 (4%) |
| Asian | 210 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 208 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 158 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 7 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $8,299
- Students receiving aid
- 99%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,371 | $6,300 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,371 | $6,300 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $15,425 | $11,394 |
| Fee in-district | $1,380 | $1,380 |
| Fee in-state | $1,380 | $1,380 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,380 | $1,380 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,392 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,782 |
| Room charge | $6,512 |
| Meal charge | $5,270 |
Columbus State University majors
Columbus State University has granted 911 bachelor's degrees across 39 programs, 467 master's across 21 programs, and 27 doctorate degrees in Education, Other. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Columbus State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 114 | 9 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 118 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 3 | 41 | 46 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 42 | 29 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 61 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 59 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 30 | 26 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 55 | |||
| Communication, General | 2 | 53 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 44 | 3 | ||
| Psychology, General | 46 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 41 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 7 | 28 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 17 | 17 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 33 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 29 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 28 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 27 | |||
| Education, Other | 27 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 27 | |||
| Sociology, General | 27 | |||
| Social Sciences, Other | 25 | |||
| Accounting | 23 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 13 | 9 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 12 | 8 | ||
| Information Technology | 19 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 18 | |||
| Finance, General | 18 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 16 | 2 | ||
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 7 | 10 | ||
| Drawing | 16 | |||
| History, General | 16 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 16 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 15 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 8 | 2 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 9 | |||
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 9 | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | 9 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 8 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 8 | |||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 7 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 7 | |||
| Music, General | 7 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 6 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 6 | |||
| Environmental Science | 6 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 6 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 5 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 4 | |||
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 4 | |||
| Public Health, General | 4 | |||
| Engineering, Other | 3 | |||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 50 | 911 | 467 | 27 |
Columbus State University has a graduation rate of 42%, which is among the 28% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 42% | 37% | 45% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Columbus State University has published 2,102 scientific papers with 26,986 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Political Science, Environmental Science, Law, Biology, Engineering, Sociology, Mathematics, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 9 | 41 |
| 1993 | 10 | 35 |
| 1994 | 16 | 38 |
| 1995 | 13 | 37 |
| 1996 | 16 | 31 |
| 1997 | 16 | 57 |
| 1998 | 14 | 46 |
| 1999 | 16 | 43 |
| 2000 | 25 | 74 |
| 2001 | 17 | 92 |
| 2002 | 21 | 113 |
| 2003 | 12 | 119 |
| 2004 | 30 | 151 |
| 2005 | 45 | 190 |
| 2006 | 37 | 259 |
| 2007 | 44 | 280 |
| 2008 | 48 | 343 |
| 2009 | 49 | 366 |
| 2010 | 59 | 537 |
| 2011 | 77 | 652 |
| 2012 | 78 | 773 |
| 2013 | 71 | 875 |
| 2014 | 84 | 954 |
| 2015 | 91 | 1031 |
| 2016 | 91 | 1109 |
| 2017 | 87 | 1133 |
| 2018 | 117 | 1344 |
| 2019 | 144 | 1716 |
| 2020 | 148 | 2168 |
| 2021 | 135 | 2816 |
| 2022 | 123 | 2914 |
| 2023 | 124 | 3042 |
| 2024 | 89 | 2900 |
Columbus State University alumni
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Ma Dong-seok
- Occupations
- film actoractortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Lee Dong-seok, better known by the stage names Ma Dong-seok (마동석) and Don Lee, is an American actor and film producer based in South Korea. With his breakout performance in Train to Busan (2016) and subsequent leading roles, he has become one of the most successful actors from South Korea. He was Gallup Korea's Film Actor of the Year in 2018 and in 2023.
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Joni Ernst
- Enrolled in Columbus State University
- In 1995 graduated with Master in Public Administration
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Joni Kay Ernst is an American politician and former military officer serving since 2015 as the junior United States senator from Iowa. A member of the Republican Party, she previously served in the Iowa State Senate from 2011 to 2014 and as auditor of Montgomery County from 2004 to 2011. As Chair of the Senate Republican Policy Committee from 2023 to 2025, after having been vice chair of the Senate Republican Conference since 2019, Ernst was the fourth-ranking Republican in the Senate.
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Bob the Drag Queen
- Occupations
- stage actortelevision actordrag queenLGBTQ rights activisttelevision producer
- Biography
-
Christopher Delmar Caldwell, also known by his stage name Caldwell Tidicue and better known by his drag name Bob the Drag Queen, is an American drag queen, comedian, actor, activist, musician, and reality television personality. He is best known for winning the eighth season of RuPaul's Drag Race. As of 2020, he has more than one million followers on Instagram and was the first Black Drag Race queen to reach the milestone. After Drag Race, he pursued acting, appearing in television shows such as High Maintenance (2016), Tales of the City (2019), and A Black Lady Sketch Show (2019). In 2020, he began co-hosting We're Here on HBO alongside fellow Drag Race contestants Eureka O'Hara and Shangela.
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Jason Rogers
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Jason Douglas Rogers is an American former professional baseball first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers and Pittsburgh Pirates and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hanshin Tigers.
General info
| Alternative names | CSU Columbus State |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1958 |
| Colors | blue, red, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer semester and May session |
| Total FTE staff | 810 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 4225 University Ave Columbus, Georgia, 31907-5645 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 207,000 |
| Phone | 7065078800 |