Columbus State University
CSU
Columbus, Georgia 31907-5645
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences — excellent value
Columbus State University is a public institution in Columbus with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 994, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 5.5K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
42% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,544 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $11,889.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History The university was first called Columbus College when it opened as a junior college in a former hosiery mill in 1958.
- •The college was staffed by fifteen faculty and staff and almost three hundred students attended courses in the first year.
- •Columbus College relocated to the midtown area in 1963, building a campus defined by modern architecture on what was previously a dairy farm.
- •The school was granted four-year status in 1965 with offerings of bachelor's and master's degrees.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 994
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
58.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
0.7%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,000
Programs (87)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
73%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
41
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from GA state average + city premium