Columbus State University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Very Good

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Columbus State University is a medium four-year, public school with 7,480 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1958 and is one of the 4 schools located in Columbus, Georgia.

Academic Offerings

At Columbus State University you can get your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
70
Columbus State University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 70 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Nursing, Criminal Justice, Business, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Columbus State University is relatively low at 65% (close to Georgia average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
65%
Fair
The graduation rate at Columbus State University is low - 42%. Nearly 17% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Columbus State University is decent: 17:1. Learn more on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are fairly high - $15,500 per academic year. The additional fees at Columbus State University not covered by tuition are about $1,400; this comes to $16,900 per academic year.

Read the details about Columbus State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
88%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 3,870 applications were submitted and 3,398 were accepted, so it is easy to get accepted at this school.

This college will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Columbus State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,300
Medium
Columbus State University offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Columbus State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
Columbus State University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 1,500 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable - nearly $6,300 per year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Columbus State University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Columbus State University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Columbus State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Columbus State University
4225 University Ave
Columbus, Georgia
31907-5645, USA
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