Columbus State University

Columbus State University is a public university located in Columbus, GA. The acceptance rate is 56%, making it not quite selective. On our best colleges list, it ranks #727 in the nation. It is a smaller sized university with 4,458 full-time students in attendance. Columbus State's most frequently selected major is a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, which amounts to 14% of the student body. Other often selected principal courses of study include Criminal Justice and Safety Studies, which accounts for 8% of students, and Health Service Preparatory Studies (7%). Its design, information technology and music programs are all ranked #4 in Georgia. Also, Columbus State placed 6th in GA on our most conservative colleges list. For students who pay full freight, in-state tuition costs $5,827 a year, but if you're from out of state, tuition goes for $16,074. Before you decide not to apply because of the cost, be cognizant that more than 9 in 10 Columbus State students get at least some grant or scholarship funding. 36% of Columbus State University students graduate college, geared up to start their careers. A couple years after graduation, graduates make an average annual salary of $28,600. After an additional four years working, the alumni's average annual earnings rises 25.5% to $35,900; however, that is still 10.5% less than the national median wage. Some of you might also like to be informed that it is neither required nor recommended that you include your high school rank on your application and most students tested between 450 and 560 on the SAT reading portion. Also, Columbus State has evening degree programs. In terms of expenses, be aware that the average amount of monetary aid granted to students is $8,076 and 50% of undergrads get federal grants to subsidize their tuition. When it comes to demographics, 14% of undergrads at Columbus State come from households with a yearly salary of $75k to $110k and 1% of students are international. Related to student life, 6% of female Columbus State students become sorority members. To conclude, the highest-earning 1/4th of graduates rake in $50,100 or more, six years after completing their studies and six years after college, 11% of alums are not employed.