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Columbus State University

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Columbus, GA

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Columbus State University, in Columbus, GA, is a public mid-sized school, enrolling around 5,625 students. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 99% of applicants get in. Health Professions and Related Programs graduates, especially in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $89,659/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate99%
SAT range800–1060
ACT range16–22
Undergrads5,625
Yield (admits who enroll)30%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$21,676
4-year grad rate42%
Median earnings, 10yr out$44,544

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans38%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out38%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$47,819/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Finance and Financial Management Services$65,380/yr
Management Information Systems and Services$63,514/yr
Accounting and Related Services$61,389/yr
Business/Commerce, General$53,246/yr
Marketing$52,588/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$49,673/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$48,499/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$80,694/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$48,125/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$46,723/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$42,316/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$89,659/yr
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General$45,997/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$49,956/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$49,912/yr
Physical Sciences
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences$50,864/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$41,266/yr
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government$57,008/yr
Sociology$44,506/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts$35,560/yr
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$34,931/yr
Music$18,218/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,485
Typical room charge$6,322
Typical board charge$4,458

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsNot considered

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Columbus State University's acceptance rate?

Columbus State University in Columbus, GA admits approximately 99% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Columbus State University?

Admitted students at Columbus State University typically score between 800–1060 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Columbus State University?

Admitted students at Columbus State University typically score between 16–22 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Columbus State University cost?

Columbus State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $21,676 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Columbus State University require students to live on campus?

No -- Columbus State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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