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Columbus State University

Tuition
16,804
Students
9,045
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Medium | Urban

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

9,045

Graduation Rate

42%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable

Admissions

Acceptance Rate99.24%

Apply

3,550

Accepted

3,523

Attend

1,083

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$40

Graduate

$50

Test Scores

Sat Range

860 - 1100

Act Range

17 - 24

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not Applicable

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Required

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$5,751

Out-of-State

$16,804

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$3,903

State/Local Grants

$5,020

Institutional/Scholarships

$6,556

Graduate

In-State

$7,680

Out-of-State

$12,774

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$7,138

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$11,262

Books & Supplies

$1,600

Personal Expenses

$6,184

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

366

Average Assistance

$4,378

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

125

Average Assistance

$1,930

Academics

Graduation Rate42%

Student Faculty Ratio15:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Business/Commerce, General
  • Communication, General

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General

Student Body

Students Enrolled9,045

Undergraduate

7,156

Graduate

1,889

Full-Time

61

Part-Time

39

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Other Sports

Women's

  • Soccer
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
  • Softball
  • Basketball
  • Other Sports

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    Yes

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    Yes

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    No