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Columbus State University admits 99% of those who apply, which makes it open to most applicants. The median admission rate of colleges on this site that report one is 77%. The average SAT score of admitted students is 977 out of 1600 (midpoints: 505 in reading and writing, 495 in maths). The midpoint ACT score is 21 out of 36.
What it costs
| Tuition and fees, students from Georgia | $5,898 |
| Tuition and fees, students from elsewhere | $17,946 |
| Room and meals on campus | $12,070 |
| Books and supplies | $1,760 |
| Average full cost of a year (tuition, living, books), before aid | $24,545 |
| Average net price after grants and scholarships | $15,711 |
The net price is what students who got federal aid paid on average for a year after grants and scholarships were taken off (for a public college, students from inside the state). It is 7% below the median net price of colleges in Georgia on this site ($16,972). International students are normally charged the out-of-state tuition and do not receive US federal aid.
Net price by family income
| Family income a year | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | $14,389 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $14,258 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $15,353 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $18,899 |
| Above $110,000 | $20,226 |
For students who received federal aid. A negative figure means grants were larger than the cost counted.
For an estimate that fits your own family, use the college's net price calculator.
Results
| Measure | This college | GA median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students who come back for a second year | 70% | 71% | 73% |
| Students who finish their degree (within one and a half times the normal length) | 42% | 40% | 49% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $49,706 | $49,706 | $53,132 |
| Median federal loan debt of those who finish | $23,968 | $21,500 | $19,994 |
Medians are the middle value of the colleges on this site in Georgia and in the whole country. Completion and return rates count first-time, full-time students. Earnings and debt count students who received federal aid.
The students
50% of undergraduates receive a Pell Grant, the federal grant for students from lower-income families. 36% take a federal student loan. The undergraduate body is 57% women and 43% men. By undergraduate numbers it is number 17 of the 69 colleges in Georgia on this site that report a size; the middle-sized one has 1,996.
Other colleges in Georgia of a similar size
- Augusta UniversityAugusta, public
- Georgia College & State UniversityMilledgeville, public
- Albany State UniversityAlbany, public
- South University-Savannah OnlineSavannah, private for-profit
- Middle Georgia State UniversityMacon, public
- Valdosta State UniversityValdosta, public
Common questions
What is the acceptance rate of Columbus State University?
Columbus State University admits 99% of applicants, according to the College Scorecard.
How much is tuition at Columbus State University?
Published tuition and fees are $5,898 a year for students from Georgia and $17,946 for others. Most students with aid pay less: see the net price.
What is the graduation rate of Columbus State University?
42% of first-time, full-time students finish within one and a half times the normal length of the course.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education, data released on 2 November 2026; checked in November 2026. Net price, debt and earnings describe students who received US federal aid. Costs change each year. This is official data for general information, not advice: confirm costs and admission rules on the college's own website and at collegescorecard.ed.gov.