Columbus State University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,371

2023 Average Net Price

$11,384

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

99.2%

3,550 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

7,610

60.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

42%

375 Graduates

About

Columbus State University is a higher education institution located in Muscogee County, GA. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Columbus State University were Family Practice Nurse (118 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (46 degrees), and Other Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services (41 degrees).

In 2023, 1,669 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Columbus State University. 63.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (836 degrees), 1.51 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (554 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Columbus State University is $4,371, which is $−20,204 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Columbus State University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2,195 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Columbus State University is $4,371, which is $20,204 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,384.

In 2023, 92% of undergraduate students attending Columbus State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,371

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Columbus State University was $4,371. The cost of tuition at Columbus State University is $−20,204 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Columbus State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,384

2023 Value

11.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Columbus State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,384. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Columbus State University grew by 11.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Columbus State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,851

Room and Board

$1,460

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Columbus State University was of $11,851 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,460. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Columbus State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

42%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

92% of undergraduate students at Columbus State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Columbus State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Columbus State University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2195 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Columbus State University received 3,550 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 8.27% annual growth. Out of those 3,550 applicants, 3,523 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 99.2% acceptance rate.

There were 7,610 students enrolled at Columbus State University in 2023. 21% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Columbus State University has an overall enrollment yield of 30.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

99.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

3,523

Accepted Out of 3,550

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Columbus State University was 99.2% (3,523 admissions from 3,550 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 87.8%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 8.27%, while admissions grew by 3.68%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Columbus State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

21%

Submission Percentage (2023)

225

Scores Submitted (2023)

21% of enrolled first-time students at Columbus State University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Columbus State University had a total enrollment of 7,610 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Columbus State University is 4,612 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,998. This means that 60.6% of students enrolled at Columbus State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Columbus State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43% White, 36% Black or African American, 8.75% Hispanic or Latino, 4.38% Two or More Races, 2.76% Asian, 0.263% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.092% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Columbus State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (25.2%), followed by White Female (22.8%) and White Male (17.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (26.7%), followed by Black or African American Female (24.6%) and White Male (17.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

60.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Columbus State University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,610 students. The full-time enrollment at Columbus State University is 4,612 and the part-time enrollment is 2,998. This means that 60.6% of students enrolled at Columbus State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Columbus State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

73%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Columbus State University was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Columbus State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Columbus State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,269 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,739 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
666 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Columbus State University is 43% White, 36% Black or African American, 8.75% Hispanic or Latino, 4.38% Two or More Races, 2.76% Asian, 0.263% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.092% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 208 students (2.73%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 443 more women than men received degrees from Columbus State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Columbus State University is white (836 degrees awarded). There were 1.51 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (554 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Columbus State University is Family Practice Nurse (118 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (46 degrees) and Other Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services (41 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Columbus State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (167 degrees awarded), Education (289 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (110 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Columbus State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,643,251 people), Secondary school teachers (602,477 people), Education administrators (317,366 people), Other managers (277,521 people), and Postsecondary teachers (224,730 people).

The most specialized majors at Columbus State University in 2023 are Protective Services (167 degrees awarded), Education (289 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (110 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (47 degrees), and English (28 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Columbus State University are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Columbus State University are Protective Services (167 degrees awarded), Education (289 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (110 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (47 degrees), and English (28 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Columbus State University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,023,264 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (432,680 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (402,515 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (241,369 people), and Computer Systems Design (173,277 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Columbus State University.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
114 degrees awarded
General Health Services
61 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
59 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Columbus State University was Registered Nursing with 114 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Columbus State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

613

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,056

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 613 degrees were awarded to men at Columbus State University, which is 0.58 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,056).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Columbus State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 109 degrees were awarded to men at Columbus State University in Criminal Justice - Safety Studies, which is 1.88 times more than the 58 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 110 degrees were awarded to men at Columbus State University in Registered Nursing, which is 8.46 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

19%

100% Completion Time

43%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 19% of students graduating from Columbus State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 43% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Columbus State University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.267% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
836 degrees awarded
Black or African American
554 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
90 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Columbus State University is white (836 degrees awarded). There were 1.51 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (554 degrees).

1.38% of degree recipients (23 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
486 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
408 degrees awarded
White Male
350 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Columbus State University is white female (486 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (408 degrees).

Operations

Columbus State University has an endowment valued at nearly $95.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.22M (1.28%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Columbus State University had a total salary expenditure of 128M. Columbus State University employs 106 Professors, 79 Associate professors and 44 Assistant professors. Most academics at Columbus State University are Male Professor (61), Male Associate professor (45), and Female Professor (45).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Columbus State University are: Management, with 95 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 80 employees, and Service with 61 employees.

Endowment

$95.4M

2023 Endowment

14%

growth from 2022

Columbus State University has an endowment valued at about $95.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Columbus State University grew 14% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $45.7M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Columbus State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.15M - Federal
$211k - State
$19.1k - Local

As of 2023, Columbus State University received $2.15M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $211k from state grants and contracts, and $19.1k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$54.5M

2023 Salaries

2.69%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Columbus State University paid a median of $54.5M in salaries, which represents 42.4% of their overall expenditure ($128M) and a 2.69% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.94% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.59% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$24.2M

Instructional Salaries

294

Number of Employees

In 2023, Columbus State University paid a total of $24.2M to 294 employees working as instructors, which represents 44.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

106 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

95 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Columbus State University were Professor with 106 employees, Associate professor with 79 employees, and Assistant professor with 44 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Columbus State University were Management with 95 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 80 employees, and Service with 61 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Columbus State University was Male Professor with 61 employees, Male Associate professor with 45 employees, and Female Professor with 45 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Columbus State University.

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