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Columbus State University or CSU is a four year public university, located in Columbus, Georgia. It was originally founded as Columbus College in 1958. It received university status in 1996. The main campus is located in midtown Columbus while the other smaller RiverPark campus is located in the downtown area.
CSU offers more than 75 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in various fields of study. These degrees and programs are managed by five colleges within the University. The colleges are:
The official University newspaper is known as the Saber. The sports teams of CSU are known as the Cougars and they compete in NCAA Division II men's and women's athletics, including softball, basketball, baseball, tennis, golf and cross country.
Columbus, GA is home to Columbus State. Columbus is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Columbus State go up to the Post-Master's certificate.
Students commonly pursue studies in music, education and teaching, and security and law enforcement.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 440. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 420 and 550.
Columbus State has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 7,593 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
A lot of students at Columbus State attend part-time. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Peach Belt Conference.
Columbus State is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Columbus State University
4225 University Ave
Columbus, GA 31907-5645
General Phone: (706) 568-2001
http://www.colstate.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 310 | early childhood education, educational administration, school counseling, middle school teaching, English teaching, music teaching, physical education teaching, education of learning disabled, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 301 | social studies, speech and rhetoric, sociology, English, political science, history, liberal arts and sciences, Spanish language, ... |
| Business and Management | 238 | business management, marketing, accounting, business, finance, MIS |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 172 | criminal justice and safety |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 58 | registered nursing |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 50 | computer and info science |
| Science | 32 | biology, chemistry, geology |
| Music | 30 | music performance, music |
| Medical Support and Technology | 28 | health service and sciences |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 27 | exercise science |
| Therapy and Counseling | 17 | psychology |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 15 | drawing |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 9 | drama |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Columbus State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 836 | 39 |
| Master's degree | 296 | 15 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 92 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 41 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 27 | 3 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Columbus State had a total enrollment of 7,593 students (6,474 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 84% |
| Part-Time | 16% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 85% |
| Graduate | 15% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 60% |
| Black | 33% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 64 % |
Columbus State offers campus housing for 1,200 of its 6,474 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Columbus, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Georgia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,373 | 2,010 | 60% | 1,288 | 64% |
| Men | 1,396 | 852 | 61% | 570 | 67% |
| Women | 1,977 | 1,158 | 59% | 718 | 62% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 71% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 31% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,552 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,184 |
| Room and board | $ 7,934 |
| Room charge | $ 3,800 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 933 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,231 |
Financial Aid:
Columbus State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 156100)
Columbus State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 59 | 39 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 51 | 42 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 24 | 37 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $105,518 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $51,676 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 9 | $94,960 | 6 | $73,741 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 27 | $72,790 | 17 | $63,460 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 43 | $60,612 | 37 | $59,248 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 50 | $51,113 | 52 | $46,671 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $44,583 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 3 | $50,500 | 3 | $37,467 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 125 | $59,038 | 112 | $53,072 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Peach Belt Conference |
| Baseball | Peach Belt Conference |
| Track | Peach Belt Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 64 | 64 | 128 |
| Baseball | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| Basketball | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| Track | 7 | 9 | 16 |
| All Other Sports | 9 | 41 | 50 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
LIBERAL ARTS
African Studies
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Drawing
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Columbus State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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