Avg Earnings (5yr)
$39,190
Acceptance Rate
99%
Graduation Rate
43%
Annual Tuition
$5,751
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Columbus State University earn a median of $44,544 ten years after entry — 18% below the national median. Acceptance rate 99.2%, average SAT score 977, in-state tuition $5,751.
At a Glance
Total Students
5,537
Retention Rate
73%
Faculty Ratio
18
Financial Aid
42%
Median Debt
$26,000
Campus Setting
City
Institution Type
Public
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
977
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
440–530
SAT Math (middle 50%)
360–530
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
16–22
Institution Overview
Columbus State University is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 99.2%. The university has a student population of 5,537. The average in-state tuition is $5,751. 41.7% of students receive financial aid.
The graduation rate at Columbus State University is 42.6%, with a retention rate of 72.7%. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $44,821. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $39,190, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $44,544. The median debt for students is $26,000.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$45k
1 YEAR
$39k
5 YEARS
$45k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Columbus State University alumni earn a median salary of $44,821. Five years after graduation, median earnings decrease to $39,190. However, ten years after graduation, median earnings increase to $44,544. The median debt for graduates is $26,000, and 41.7% of students receive financial aid.
Columbus State University has a high acceptance rate of 99.2% and a student body of 5,537. The graduation rate is 42.6%, and the retention rate is 72.7%. In-state tuition costs $5,751.
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