Columbus State University Admission
Application Fee
$40
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
99.01%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
31.01%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,032
SAT Scores
950
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 3,870 students have applied and 3,398 students have allowed to admit to Columbus State University (Acceptance rate: 87.80%). CSU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 30.37 % where 1,032 students have finally enrolled out of 3,398 admitted students.
CSU acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as South University-Savannah and Georgia College & State University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 86.21%).
CSU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 35.59%).
How to Apply to Columbus State University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply CSU. CSU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | columbusstate.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | columbusstate.edu/admissions/undergraduate/ |
| Financial Aid | columbusstate.edu/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://columbusstate.edu/financial-aid/net-price.php |
| Veterans Tuition | https://columbusstate.edu/military/ |
| Disability Service | columbusstate.edu/accommodation-and-access/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at CSU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Columbus State University is 950 and the average ACT score is 20. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Columbus State University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,109). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus State University | 950 | 20 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,109 | 21 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia | 1,062 | 63 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Columbus State University, 450 students submitted SAT scores (44% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 950 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 460 | 520 | 590 |
| Mathematics | 440 | 500 | 540 |
| Total | 900 | 1,020 | 1,130 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Columbus State University, 226 students submitted ACT scores (22% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 20 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 16 | 19 | 23 |
| English | 15 | 19 | 22 |
| Mathematics | 16 | 17 | 22 |
CSU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Columbus State University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
1 item is Considered if submitted - Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |