Columbus State University

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4225 University Ave
Columbus, GA 31907-5645
(706) 568-2001
Website: www.colstate.edu
Location: Southeast
Calendar: Semester

Get a snapshot of Columbus State University with this general overview, including student enrollment and graduation rates, average test scores, student demographics, and more.

Mission Statement

Columbus State University will serve the educational needs of a diverse region by providing a mixture of liberal arts and professional programs leading to associate, baccalaureate and graduate degrees. The university also will serve transfer and transient students as well as those seeking certification and licensure. The university will maintain a strong core of general education as the foundation of all its academic programs. The university, through University College, will provide a student-centered developmental program for those students who are unprepared for the rigors of college work. The university will serve the educational, cultural, and economic needs of its region by providing credit and non-credit outreach programs. In all these endeavors, the university will strive to meet the needs of previously underserved populations in its service area.

School Characteristics

Student Population
7,220
Students
Public University
Public
Student Population
$2,808 per year


Length of Study: Four or more years
Religious Affiliation: None

Test Scores & GPA

Average GPA: 3.01
Average ACT: 19
Average SAT: 980

School Profile

Total Enrollment: 7,220
Retention Rate: 71%
Graduation Rate: 25%

School Accreditation

National: Yes
Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Comm. on Colleges
Federal: Yes

Male / Female Enrollment

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Total Enrollment

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