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Columbus State University

4225 University Ave, Columbus, GA 31907

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Columbus State University School Description

Columbus State University will serve the educational needs of a diverse region by providing a mixture of liberal arts and professional programs leading to associate, baccalaureate and graduate degrees. The university also will serve transfer and transient students as well as those seeking certification and licensure. The university will maintain a strong core of general education as the foundation of all its academic programs. The university, through University College, will provide a student-centered developmental program for those students who are unprepared for the rigors of college work. The university will serve the educational, cultural, and economic needs of its region by providing credit and non-credit outreach programs. In all these endeavors, the university will strive to meet the needs of previously underserved populations in its service area.

Beyond intellectual development, CSU is committed to helping students experience personal and social growth. Student Life encompasses tools that can make that happen, including information about extracurricular activities and resources aimed at students.

Explore here to learn more about activities beyond the classroom, including:

* Concerts and speakers.
* Volunteer projects.
* Student leadership opportunities.
* More than 80 student clubs and organizations.
* And a wide array of intramural sports and other recreational opportunities.

Students who complement their studies with extracurricular programs and services are often those who enjoy the greatest success at CSU and beyond. Let us help you get involved.

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Columbus State University

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Columbus State University (commonly referred to by locals as CSU) is a four-year public university located in Columbus, Georgia. Founded as Columbus College in 1958, the university was established and is administered by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, and is fully accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. While the main campus is in midtown Columbus, the smaller RiverPark campus is located in the downtown area, serving as home to the art, music, and theater departments.

History

The university was first called Columbus College when it opened as a junior college in a hosiery mill in 1958. The college was staffed by fifteen faculty and staff and almost three hundred students attended courses in the first year.

Columbus College relocated to the midtown area in 1963, building a campus defined by modern architecture on what was previously a dairy farm. The school was granted four-year status in 1965 with offerings of bachelor's and master's degrees. The first four-year class graduated in 1970.

In 1996 the school was renamed Columbus State University as part of a program to restructure four-year institutions within the state's university system. The school now offers undergraduate and graduate programs in more than ninety academic disciplines. As of the 2007 academic year, the university enrolled more than 7,500 students. In early 2007, the art and theatre departments moved to the university's newly built RiverPark Campus in downtown Columbus. The complex was designed to provide students of the fine arts with a tightly-knit living community and larger studios, laboratories, and galleries. The Schwob School of Music is housed in the adjacent RiverCenter for the Performing Arts.

Frank Brown was President of Columbus State University from 1988-2008. Prior to holding this office, he was Vice President for Business Affairs. In August 2008, Tim Mescon became the new president.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southeast
Setting:
Mid-size City Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Cougars

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
6,618
On Campus Housing:
Unavailable
Full Time Students:
89%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$12,118
Students Receiving Aid:
92%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$25 25
Selectivity:
Highly Selective
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Columbus State University Degree Programs

Associates Degree Programs

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Bachelors Degree Programs

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Masters Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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Columbus State University Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 89%
Part-Time 11%
Men vs. Women
Women 58%
Men 42%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 60%
African-American 33%
Other 3%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 1%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 88%
Out-of-State 12%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Georgia 88%
New York 5%
Alabama 2%
New Jersey 0%
Florida 0%
Percent of Students International: 1%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Basketball (Peach Belt Conference)
Baseball (Peach Belt Conference)
Track (Peach Belt Conference)

Columbus State University Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 3,514 $ 12,118  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 2,706 $ 10,823  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 646 $ 646  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,922 31%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 3,240 74%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 1,746 9%  
Student Loans:
 $ 3,035 38%  
Any Aid:
   92%  

Columbus State University Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 54% (Highly Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 78%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 450, Math: 440
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 560, Math: 550
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 32%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 17, Verbal: 16, Math: 16
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 22, Verbal: 22, Math: 22

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $25.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Not Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on Columbus State University

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Audrianna H
Audrian...

Question: Do you think I can get accepted into Columbus State University with these test scores?

ACT English 19 Math 18
17 months ago
Kasey Perkins
Kasey...

Best Answer

Oh my god, you totally flunked! Ha, just kidding, I know it's not out of 100. Honestly Columbus State isn't a difficult school to get into. They'll take practically anyone that got above a 10.
thedollellama
thedoll...

Question: Are pets allowed in dorms at UGA, Columbus State University, Valdosta State University or any other Ga college?

I wanted to bring a cat with me to college if I could. Are their any colleges in Georgia that allow pets or any colleges in Ga that have apartments within a driving area that allow pets?
18 months ago
jamie
jamie

Best Answer

I've attended 2 major universities and all we were allowed to have at both places is an aquarium (up to 10 gallons only!) for FISH and nothing more. It's probably cause people living in close prox. can be allergic and it's probably just messy and so on.. just not a good idea.. you'd probably have to find an off campus apartment when you're old enough.. and even then it's hard to find an apt. that will accept pets, sorry! : (
Girlie
Girlie

Question: I got accepted to Columbus State University on Jan 3rd. How can I register for classes now? (for fall 2008)?

30 months ago
Shelley N
Shell...

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You won't be able to sign up for classes until your registration which is normally during the summer. Mine was the week before classes, after I moved into the dorm and during orientation. You can probably get a hold of a list of, at least potential classes for next fall, but don't get your heart set on anything. Freshmen registration can be killer if first years are the last to pick. Your planned schedule can change by the hour as freshmen ahead of you start choosing their classes.Mine changed about five times from when freshmen registration started to when I actually ok'ed my schedule. Make sure you have a long list of general ed classes to choose from so that at least the classes you take will count for something.

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  • The T.Y. Whitley Clock Tower on main campus
    The T.Y. Whitley Clock Tower on main campus [source]
  • The CSU Theatre
    The CSU Theatre [source]

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