Enrollment Context
Average Freshman HS GPA
Data Explanation
3.10
Average Freshman SAT
Data Explanation
1081
In-State Freshmen Receiving HOPE or Zell Scholarship
Data Explanation
50%
Freshmen Receiving Pell
Data Explanation
54%
Undergraduate Enrollment
Data Explanation
6,244
Undergraduate Degrees Awarded
Data Explanation
133
Certificates
37
Associate
1,035
Bachelor's
Race / Ethnicity
Data Explanation39% Black
46% White
3% Asian
8% Hispanic
1% Unknown
3% Two or more races
<1% American Indian / Alaska Native
<1% Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Undergraduate Student Outcomes
Freshman Bachelor's Seekers Retention
Data Explanation
Columbus State University
61% At Columbus State University
66% Anywhere in USG
USG State University Comparison
67% At Starting Institution
74% Anywhere in USG
Freshman Associate Seekers Retention
Data Explanation
Columbus State University
46% At Columbus State University
55% Anywhere in USG
USG State University Comparison
61% At Starting Institution
66% Anywhere in USG
Freshman HOPE/Zell Recipient Outcomes
Data Explanation
Columbus State University
63% Enrolled with HOPE or Zell the Next Fall
NR Associate 26% Bachelor's Graduate with HOPE or Zell
USG State University Comparison
62% Enrolled with HOPE or Zell the Next Fall
10% Associate 33% Bachelor's Graduate with HOPE or Zell
Six-Year Bachelor's Graduation Rate
Data Explanation
Columbus State University
43% At Columbus State University
50% Anywhere in USG
USG State University Comparison
42% At Starting Institution
55% Anywhere in USG
Three-Year Associate Graduation or Enrollment in Bachelor’s Program Rate
Data Explanation
Columbus State University
64% At Columbus State University
64% Anywhere in USG
USG State University Comparison
50% At Starting Institution
50% Anywhere in USG
Time to Degree in Years
Data Explanation
Columbus State University
5.4 Bachelor's Graduates
4.4 Associate Graduates
USG State University Comparison
5.1 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.
Visit Columbus State University's profile on the federal College Navigator or College Scorecard website.
Visit Columbus State University's website and their Net Price Calculator.
Affordability Context
2022-2023 In-State Tuition and Fees
Data Explanation
$6,844
2020-2021 In-State Cost of Attendance
Data Explanation
$19,914
2020-2021 In-State Average Scholarships and Grants
Data Explanation
$6,343
2020-2021 In-State Net Price
Data Explanation
$13,571
Undergraduate Borrowing and Debt Outcomes
Percent Borrowing and Average Amount Per Year
Data Explanation
Columbus State University
52%
$6,188
USG State University Comparison
42%
$6,471
Bachelor's Graduates Percent Borrowed and Cumulative Debt
Data Explanation
Columbus State University
71%
$28,059
USG State University Comparison
66%
$26,147
Associate Graduates Percent Borrowed and Cumulative Debt
Data Explanation
Columbus State University
64%
$21,160
USG State University Comparison
54%
$17,432
Cohort Loan Default Rate
Data Explanation
Columbus State University
6%
USG State University Comparison
8%