Columbus State University
Basic Information
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
5,537
Men / Women
43% / 57%
White
45%
Black
36%
Hispanic
9%
Mixed
5%
Asian
2%
International
1%
Native American
0%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Life & Natural Sciences
30%
Business & Economics
13%
Arts
10%
Engineering, Computing & Math
8%
Education
7%
Professional
1%
Financial
In-State Tuition & Fees
$5,898
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$17,610
Est. In-State Cost
$7,630
Est. Out-of-State Cost
$22,780
10-Year ROI
$137,000
ROI Percentile
45th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
70%
4-Year Graduation Rate
23%
6-Year Graduation Rate
42%
Transfer-Out Rate
34%
Weather
Comfortable Days
105 (50th pctl)
Sunshine Hours
2,738 (70th pctl)
Days Without Precipitation
252 (61th pctl)
Muggyness
Nice
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
55%
Yield (Unbound)
30%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
—
Graduate Degrees
| Engineering, Computing & Math | 0 | #264 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | 16 | #427 |
| Life & Natural Sciences | 0 | #612 |
Honors College
Name
Honors College
Students
250 (5%)
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
test_optional
Submitted Test Scores
26%
SAT Range
800
–
1,060
ACT Range
16
–
22
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Arts | 69 | 43% / 57% | 4% | $29,075 | |
| Art History | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Drawing | 16 — | 31% / 69% | 0% | — | |
| Music | 5 — | 40% / 60% | 0% | — | |
| Music Performance | 19 — | 79% / 21% | 16% | — | |
| Studio Art | 11 — | 18% / 82% | 0% | — | |
| Theater | 16 — | 38% / 62% | 0% | $29,075 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Education and Health Professions | 183 | 20% / 80% | 1% | $49,129 | |
| Exercise Science | 27 — | 44% / 56% | 4% | $42,994 | |
| Health Sciences | 67 — | 10% / 90% | 0% | $42,452 | |
| Early Childhood Education | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $53,538 | |
| Elementary Education | 37 — | 8% / 92% | 0% | $53,538 | |
| Middle Grades Education | 10 — | 10% / 90% | 0% | $53,538 | |
| Special Education | 16 — | 12% / 88% | 0% | $63,979 | |
| Art Education | 3 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | $55,776 | |
| Music Education | 9 — | 44% / 56% | 0% | $55,776 | |
| Theatre Education | 12 — | 42% / 58% | 0% | $55,776 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Letters and Sciences | 468 | 41% / 59% | 0% | $58,109 | |
| Computer Science | 42 — | 81% / 19% | 0% | $95,948 | |
| Information Technology | 20 — | 60% / 40% | 0% | $95,948 | |
| Mathematics | 12 — | 58% / 42% | 8% | — | |
| Mechatronics Engineering | 5 — | 40% / 60% | 0% | — | |
| Biology | 55 — | 31% / 69% | 0% | $42,759 | |
| Chemistry | 12 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Earth Sciences | 14 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Communication | 63 — | 40% / 60% | 0% | — | |
| Criminal Justice | 47 — | 32% / 68% | 0% | $61,302 | |
| English | 24 — | 21% / 79% | 0% | $44,023 | |
| History | 25 — | 36% / 64% | 0% | $49,396 | |
| Liberal Studies | 3 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 53 — | 51% / 49% | 0% | — | |
| Political Science | 10 — | 70% / 30% | 0% | — | |
| Psychology | 41 — | 17% / 83% | 0% | $42,001 | |
| Sociology | 33 — | 18% / 82% | 0% | $44,915 | |
| World Languages | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Cybersecurity | 7 — | 86% / 14% | 0% | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Abbott Turner College of Business | 121 | 50% / 50% | 2% | $58,679 | |
| Accounting | 15 — | 53% / 47% | 0% | $54,746 | |
| Finance | 21 — | 76% / 24% | 0% | $59,906 | |
| General Business | 38 — | 47% / 53% | 5% | $55,949 | |
| Management | 24 — | 46% / 54% | 0% | $65,551 | |
| Management Information Systems | 5 — | 40% / 60% | 0% | — | |
| Marketing | 18 — | 28% / 72% | 0% | $57,131 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Nursing | 113 | 19% / 81% | 0% | $84,560 | |
| Nursing | 113 — | 19% / 81% | 0% | $84,560 |