Columbus State University
Columbus, GA4225 University Ave, Columbus, GA 31907-5645
706-507-8800
Founded in 1958, Columbus State University is a public institution of higher education located in Columbus, Georgia, United States. The University is part of the University System of Georgia and enrolls over 20,000 students annually. Columbus State University offers bachelor's and master's degrees in a variety of disciplines, including business, education, nursing, and the arts and sciences. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Columbus State University's main campus is situated on a 300-acre (1.2 km2) site in Columbus, Georgia, United States. The main campus includes a variety of academic, administrative, and athletic facilities. The University's main campus is also home to the Rankin Arts Center, which houses a variety of art galleries, a theatre, and an auditorium. The main campus is also home to the Coca-Cola Space Science Center, which is a hands-on science museum that is affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution.
In addition to the main campus, Columbus State University also operates two regional academic centers. The RiverPark campus is located in Phenix City, Alabama, and serves as a center for upper-level and graduate coursework. The Fort Benning campus is located on the grounds of the United States Army base of the same name and offers associate's and bachelor's degrees in a variety of disciplines.
Columbus State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. The University is also a member of the University System of Georgia, the Georgia Association of Colleges and Universities, and the Association of American Colleges and Universities.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 8372
Acceptance Rate: 78.32%
Type: Public, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://www.columbusstate.edu/
Financial Aid: https://finaid.columbusstate.edu/
Annual Costs
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $22551
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $33605
Return on Investment Rating
The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at Columbus State University is $88999.85. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.
We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at Columbus State University. For graduates of Columbus State University, we saw an average early-career income of $40500.00 and mid-career income of $60300.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.