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Public4-Yearmedium campus
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA
2.6Above Average
99%
Open Admissions
43%
Graduation
About Columbus State University
Columbus State University is a public four-year institution located in Columbus, Georgia. With an enrollment of approximately 5,537 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 99%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 43%. Graduates earn a median salary of $44,544 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $11,889 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
99%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
43%
Enrollment
5,537
Total students
Median Earnings
$44,544
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$5,751
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,805
Per year
Average Net Price
$11,889
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
840–1060
25th–75th percentile
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
ACT Score Range
17 – 24
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
840
Median
995
75th
1060
4001600
SAT Math
25th
400
Median
495
75th
530
200800
ACT Composite
25th
17
Median
21
75th
24
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$16,805/yr
In-State Tuition$5,751/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$11,889/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$47,556
10-Year Earnings
$445,440
ROI Multiple
9.4×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Columbus State University
Student Outcomes
43%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$45k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
5,537
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
