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Columbus, Georgia 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 education and teaching, computer science and engineering, 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 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 and 550.
Columbus State has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 7,469 enrolled students (as of 2005).
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
Admissions Phone: (706) 568-2035
Financial Aid Phone: (706) 568-2036
http://www.colstate.edu
Columbus State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 291 | educational administration, early childhood education, middle school teaching, school counseling, English teaching, music teaching, science teaching, mental retardation education, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 200 | social studies, speech and rhetoric, political science, sociology, English, liberal arts and humanities, history, liberal arts and sciences, ... |
| Business And Management | 165 | marketing, business management, business, accounting, finance |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 94 | computer and info science |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 84 | criminal justice and safety |
| Science | 59 | biological and biomedical sciences, biology, chemistry, geology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 45 | registered nursing |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 20 | exercise science, parks and recreation management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 19 | psychology |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 12 | drama |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 11 | drawing |
| Music | 10 | music performance, music |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 6 | environmental science |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Columbus State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 651 | 38 |
| Master's degree | 291 | 18 |
| Post-master's certificate | 45 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 17 | 3 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 17 | 1 |
In 2005, Columbus State had a total enrollment of 7,469 students (5,798 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 85% |
| Part-Time | 15% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 85% |
| Graduate | 15% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 63% |
| Black | 30% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 87% |
| New York | 5% |
| Alabama | 5% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 53 % |
Columbus State offers campus housing for 1,029 of its 5,798 (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 | 3,241 | 1,824 | 56% | 1,222 | 67% |
| Men | 1,184 | 708 | 60% | 485 | 68% |
| Women | 2,057 | 1,116 | 54% | 737 | 66% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 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 | 80% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 31% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (706) 568-2035
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,944 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,260 |
| Room and board | $ 7,400 |
| Room charge | $ 3,060 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,280 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,625 |
Financial Aid:
Columbus State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 156100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (706) 568-2036
Columbus State has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 5 | $88,716 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $88,716 | 4 | $71,250 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 22 | $69,781 | 6 | $54,910 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 39 | $53,559 | 35 | $50,051 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 36 | $41,414 | 48 | $43,481 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $41,333 | 3 | $40,333 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 100 | $52,389 | 92 | $46,623 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | short term | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Peach Belt Conference |
| Baseball | Peach Belt Conference |
| Track | Peach Belt Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 57 | 42 | 99 |
| Basketball | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Track | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| All Other Sports | 13 | 21 | 34 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
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
English Language and Literature, General
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
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
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Drawing
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
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 2% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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