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Columbus State University
Explore admissions details for Columbus State University, including acceptance rate, tuition, net price, testing data, student size, and an estimated 4.0 GPA fit range that can be used with your converter results.
About CSU
Columbus State University is a public institution in Columbus, GA. It is listed as a bachelor's degree institution in the current dataset. Based on the latest available data, Columbus State University is broadly accessible with an acceptance rate of 99%. Reported student size is about 5,537, which helps frame the scale of the campus experience.
Columbus State University is included here as part of the CalcmyGPA US school discovery directory, which is designed to help students compare acceptance rate, tuition, SAT and ACT ranges, student size, and GPA-fit guidance in one place. If you are researching whether Columbus State University should be a reach, match, or stronger-fit option, this profile gives a faster planning summary before you move into application strategy.
Acceptance Rate
99%
Average SAT
994
Average ACT
21
Student Size
5,537
In-State Tuition
$5,751
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,805
CSU Acceptance Rate, SAT, ACT, and Admissions Data
Columbus State University sits in the broadly accessible range with an acceptance rate of 99%. The average SAT shown here is 994, and the midpoint ACT composite is 21. Graduation rate is 43%, which adds useful perspective beyond admissions alone.
Admissions data matters because school selectivity is rarely about one number alone. For Columbus State University, acceptance rate, SAT or ACT ranges, and graduation-rate signals work better when read together, especially for students comparing several US schools with similar reputations, cost, or GPA expectations.
Acceptance
99%
Graduation Rate
43%
SAT Average
994
ACT Composite
21
SAT Reading
505
SAT Math
495
Graduation Rate
43%
Control
Public
CSU Tuition, Net Price, and Cost of Attendance
Columbus State University reports in-state tuition of $5,751 and out-of-state tuition of $16,805. Average net price is $11,889, which can be more useful than sticker tuition when comparing affordability. Estimated annual cost of attendance is $19,953 before individual aid differences. Median debt for completers is $26,000.
Cost is often where school lists change the most. This Columbus State University cost section is meant to help you compare tuition, average net price, and overall attendance cost more naturally, so you can judge whether the school looks realistic financially before spending more time on essays, applications, or score comparisons.
In-State Tuition
$5,751
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,805
Average Net Price
$11,889
Attendance Cost
$19,953
Average Net Price
$11,889
Cost of Attendance
$19,953
Median Debt
$26,000
CSU Student Size, Graduation Rate, and Outcomes
Columbus State University enrolls about 5,537 students. Public control can affect tuition structure, funding, and campus priorities. Reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $44,544.
Student size and outcomes add important perspective that pure admissions numbers miss. For many applicants, the right US school is not just about getting in, but also about campus scale, graduation success, and longer-term earnings potential, which is why this Columbus State University profile keeps those factors visible before you drill into calculators or related schools.
Student Size
5,537
Median Earnings
$44,544
CSU GPA Requirements and Academic Fit
A practical GPA floor for discovery purposes is around 2.30 on the 4.0 scale. A stronger target is around 2.65 to improve fit. This is an estimate used to turn converter results into school suggestions, not an official admissions guarantee.
The GPA fit range on this page is not an official minimum from Columbus State University. It is a planning layer that helps you compare your converted 4.0 GPA against other US school profiles in a more practical way. That makes it useful for deciding whether Columbus State University looks more like a reach, match, or stronger-fit school inside the wider directory.
Columbus State University is less selective than many national-name schools, but applicants should still compare GPA, testing, cost, and program fit before applying.
Estimated Floor
2.30
Recommended GPA
2.65
Estimated Floor
2.30
Recommended GPA
2.65
How to Apply to CSU Strategically
Use this section as a quick application guide before you decide whether CSU belongs in your reach, match, or safety group. The goal is to keep admissions fit, affordability, and official requirements in view at the same time.
Check your fit before treating it as a match
Compare Columbus State University with schools that have similar size, cost, selectivity, and GPA expectations before you decide where it belongs on your list.
Review cost early, not after you apply
Look at tuition, net price, and overall attendance cost early so affordability is part of the decision from the start, not something you discover after you are already committed.
Confirm official requirements on the school website
Use the official admissions and financial-aid pages for final requirements, deadlines, prerequisite expectations, and any updated testing or application-policy changes.
CSU Admissions, GPA, Tuition, and FAQ
What is the acceptance rate at Columbus State University?
Columbus State University currently shows an acceptance rate of 99% in this dataset.
How competitive is Columbus State University?
Columbus State University is less selective than many national-name schools, but applicants should still compare GPA, testing, cost, and program fit before applying.
What GPA is competitive for Columbus State University?
This page estimates a discovery fit band around 2.30 to 2.65 on the 4.0 scale. These are guidance estimates, not official minimums.
How much does Columbus State University cost?
Columbus State University reports in-state tuition of $5,751, out-of-state tuition of $16,805, and an average net price of $11,889.
What test scores are shown for Columbus State University?
Columbus State University shows an average SAT of 994 and an ACT composite midpoint of 21.
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