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Columbus State University

Columbus, GA · Public · 5,625 students

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$45k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
99%Acceptance Rate
42%Graduation Rate
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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)41.8%
Students who graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rate (4 years)23.2%
Students who graduate on time
First-Year Retention Rate69.7%
Students who return for sophomore year
First-Generation Students33.0%
Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

977
Average SAT Score
Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)
800 (min)1600 (max)
21
ACT Midpoint Score
Middle 50% of admitted students (out of 36)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Health Sciences15.4%
Business & Marketing10.4%
Computer Science10.3%
Education7.9%
Communications5.6%
Biological Sciences4.7%
Social Sciences3.9%
Psychology3.5%
History2.1%
Humanities2.1%
Engineering1.0%
Mathematics1.0%

Faculty & Resources

$9k
Average Faculty Salary/Year
$7k
Instructional Spend per Student
$104M
Total Endowment

Columbus State University — Academics

Columbus State University has a graduation rate of 41.8%, reflecting the academic experience at this institution.

The first-year retention rate is 69.7%, meaning most students continue their studies after the first year.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 977, and the ACT midpoint is 21. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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