Columbus State University

Enrollment Context

Average Freshman HS GPA

Data Explanation

3.14

Average Freshman SAT

Data Explanation

1062

In-State Freshmen Receiving HOPE or Zell Scholarship

Data Explanation

60%

Freshmen Receiving Pell

Data Explanation

51%

Undergraduate Enrollment

Data Explanation

6,453

Undergraduate Degrees Awarded

Data Explanation

140 Certificates

39 Associate

1,023 Bachelor's

Race / Ethnicity

Data Explanation

37% Black

51% White

3% Asian

6% Hispanic

<1% 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

77% Anywhere in USG

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73% At Starting Institution

80% Anywhere in USG

Freshman Associate Seekers Retention

Data Explanation

Columbus State University

82% At Columbus State University

82% Anywhere in USG

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62% At Starting Institution

67% Anywhere in USG

Freshman HOPE/Zell Recipient Outcomes

Data Explanation

Columbus State University

68% Enrolled with HOPE or Zell the Next Fall

NR Associate 29% Bachelor's Graduate with HOPE or Zell

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65% Enrolled with HOPE or Zell the Next Fall

16% Associate 40% Bachelor's Graduate with HOPE or Zell

Six-Year Bachelor's Graduation Rate

Data Explanation

Columbus State University

38% At Columbus State University

44% Anywhere in USG

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41% At Starting Institution

52% Anywhere in USG

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

Data Explanation

Columbus State University

57% At Columbus State University

57% Anywhere in USG

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45% At Starting Institution

45% Anywhere in USG

Time to Degree in Years

Data Explanation

Columbus State University

5.5 Bachelor's Graduates

5.0 Associate Graduates

USG State University Comparison

5.3 Bachelor's Graduates

4.4 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.

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Affordability Context

2018-2019 In-State Tuition and Fees

Data Explanation

$7,200

2017-2018 In-State Cost of Attendance

Data Explanation

$18,025

2017-2018 In-State Average Scholarships and Grants

Data Explanation

$6,709

2017-2018 In-State Net Price

Data Explanation

$11,316

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

73%

$28,147

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69%

$28,461

Associate Graduates Percent Borrowed and Cumulative Debt

Data Explanation

Columbus State University

69%

$23,862

USG State University Comparison

56%

$19,061

Cohort Loan Default Rate

Data Explanation

Columbus State University

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10%

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