Columbus State University

Enrollment Context

Average Freshman HS GPA

Data Explanation

3.18

Average Freshman SAT

Data Explanation

1057

In-State Freshmen Receiving HOPE or Zell Scholarship

Data Explanation

61%

Freshmen Receiving Pell

Data Explanation

51%

Undergraduate Enrollment

Data Explanation

6,299

Undergraduate Degrees Awarded

Data Explanation

106 Certificates

35 Associate

1,050 Bachelor's

Race / Ethnicity

Data Explanation

38% Black

50% White

3% Asian

7% Hispanic

0% Unknown

2% Two or more races

<1% American Indian / Alaska Native

<1% Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

Undergraduate Student Outcomes

Freshman Bachelor's Seekers Retention

Data Explanation

72% At Columbus State University

76% Anywhere in USG

USG State University Comparison

72% At Starting Institution

80% Anywhere in USG

Freshman Associate Seekers Retention

Data Explanation

Columbus State University

66% At Columbus State University

76% Anywhere in USG

USG State University Comparison

64% At Starting Institution

70% Anywhere in USG

Freshman HOPE/Zell Recipient Outcomes

Data Explanation

Columbus State University

59% Enrolled with HOPE or Zell the Next Fall

NR Associate 26% Bachelor's Graduate with HOPE or Zell

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59% Enrolled with HOPE or Zell the Next Fall

15% Associate 35% Bachelor's Graduate with HOPE or Zell

Six-Year Bachelor's Graduation Rate

Data Explanation

Columbus State University

40% At Columbus State University

47% Anywhere in USG

USG State University Comparison

44% At Starting Institution

55% Anywhere in USG

Three-Year Associate Graduation or Enrollment in Bachelor’s Program Rate

Data Explanation

Columbus State University

69% At Columbus State University

69% Anywhere in USG

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49% At Starting Institution

49% Anywhere in USG

Time to Degree in Years

Data Explanation

Columbus State University

5.5 Bachelor's Graduates

5.3 Associate Graduates

USG State University Comparison

5.3 Bachelor's Graduates

4.3 Associate Graduates

Further Information

For wages of Columbus State University graduates working in Georgia, visit the Governor's Office of Student Achievement Georgia Higher Learning and Earning dashboard.

For retention and graduation for specific populations, visit USG by the Numbers.

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Affordability Context

2019-2020 In-State Tuition and Fees

Data Explanation

$7,334

2018-2019 In-State Cost of Attendance

Data Explanation

$18,707

2018-2019 In-State Average Scholarships and Grants

Data Explanation

$7,346

2018-2019 In-State Net Price

Data Explanation

$11,361

Undergraduate Borrowing and Debt Outcomes

Percent Borrowing and Average Amount Per Year

Data Explanation

Columbus State University

61%

$5,802

USG State University Comparison

63%

$6,079

Bachelor's Graduates Percent Borrowed and Cumulative Debt

Data Explanation

Columbus State University

70%

$27,898

USG State University Comparison

69%

$27,592

Associate Graduates Percent Borrowed and Cumulative Debt

Data Explanation

Columbus State University

77%

$25,668

USG State University Comparison

51%

$18,692

Cohort Loan Default Rate

Data Explanation

Columbus State University

USG State University Comparison

10%

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