Acceptance Rate
99%
Enrollment
5,537
Graduation Rate
42%
Student-Faculty Ratio
17:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$44,544
Retention Rate
73%
Admissions
SAT Range (25th–75th)860–1100
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)17–24
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$5,751
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,805
Avg Net Price
$11,889
Room & Board
$11,262
Total COA
$19,953
Median Debt
$26,000
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$10,370
$30,001–48,000
$10,797
$48,001–75,000
$13,287
$75,001–110,000
$15,598
$110,001+
$15,428
Pell Grant Rate: 44%
Federal Loan Rate: 42%
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Sticker Price$28,067
Estimated Net Price$11,889 (avg)
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Columbus State University's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
42%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$44,544
Retention Rate
73%
Median Debt
$26,000
Top Programs
Health Professions
15.9%
Business & Marketing
14.8%
Criminal Justice
11.0%
Computer Science
10.5%
Visual & Performing Arts
8.0%
Biology
5.4%
Education
5.3%
Communication
5.1%
Psychology
4.2%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
4.0%
Demographics
Men 42%Women 58%
White
41.3%
Black
38.0%
Hispanic
9.4%
Asian
2.6%
Two or More
4.5%
International
1.1%
Application Info
Deadlines
ED2025-11-01
EA2025-11-01
RD2026-01-01
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