Columbus State University

Columbus State University Overview

Columbus State University is a public, state school in a suburban setting in Columbus, Georgia. Columbus State was founded in 1958 and now enrolls around 8,372 students a year, including 6,877 undergrads. Columbus State offers on-campus housing for students. Most students live in off campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Columbus State! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Columbus State's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Columbus State students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Excited for Greek life? Columbus State has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Columbus State has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Columbus State on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Columbus State on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to Columbus State for Fall 2022 is June 30. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should hear from Columbus State by September 1.

Is Columbus State a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at all of these areas to get a clearer idea of what Columbus State offers and if it sounds like a good choice for you.

Columbus State Acceptance Rate 2021

It is slightly difficult to get into Columbus State. Around 78% of applicants get into Columbus State each year. Last year, 5,261 students applied to Columbus State and 4,115 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Columbus State

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 76% of students who start at Columbus State return for their second year of college.Around 39% of students who started at Columbus State earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Columbus State Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Check with Columbus State directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Columbus State

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Columbus State meets 53% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $10,159 a year.

Graduates in the class of 2021 had an average of $30,200 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Columbus State. Based on this information, how does Columbus State sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Columbus State a good school for you?

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Where is Columbus State?

Columbus State is located in the suburban setting of Columbus, Georgia, less than an hour from Atlanta.

If you want to see Columbus State for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 185 to Columbus, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Columbus Metropolitan.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Columbus State and Columbus are like without leaving home.

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