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Columbus State University (CSU, Columbus State)
- 4225 University Ave
- Columbus, GA 31907
- OPEID College Code: 00156100
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- General Phone: (706) 568-2001
- President: Frank D Brown
- Website: www.colstate.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 7,593
- College Alias: CSU, Columbus State
- College Mascot: Cougars
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate, Arts & Sciences Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: admissions.colstate.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,304 | 2,116 | 3,420 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 753 (58%) | 1,101 (52%) | 1,854 (54%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 464 (62%) | 626 (57%) | 1,090 (59%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 792 | 78% |
| ACT ® Exam | 328 | 32% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 450 | 560 |
| SAT ® Math | 440 | 550 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 17 | 22 |
| ACT ® English | 16 | 22 |
| ACT ® Math | 16 | 22 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: CSU, Columbus State Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 90%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 39% | 33% | 74% | 10% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,116 | $3,100 | $3,487 | $2,561 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 5.3% | 4.9% | 4.5% |
| Number in Default | 75 | 66 | 47 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,397 | 1,326 | 1,035 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,514 | $3,188 | $2,944 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $12,118 | $10,870 | $10,260 |
| Books and Supplies | $814 | $814 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,870 | $7,184 | $7,400 |
| Other Expenses | $2,843 | $2,843 | $2,625 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,899 | $7,671 | $7,635 |
| Other Expenses | $3,463 | $3,463 | $3,391 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,463 | $3,463 | $3,391 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,041 | $14,029 | $13,769 |
| Out of State | $23,645 | $21,711 | $21,085 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,690 | $15,136 | $14,770 |
| Out of State | $24,294 | $22,818 | $22,086 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $7,791 | $7,465 | $7,135 |
| Out of State | $16,395 | $15,147 | $14,451 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 7,593 Undergraduate: 6,548 Graduate: 1,045
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,963 Female: 4,630
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,533 Female: 4,015
- Graduate Gender Male: 430 Female: 615
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 4,920 Part-Time: 2,673
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,543 Part-Time: 2,005
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 377 Part-Time: 668
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 88 | 1% |
| American Indian | 24 | 0.3% |
| Black | 2,487 | 33% |
| Asian | 141 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 256 | 3% |
| White | 4,597 | 61% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 53 | 0.7% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,692 | 22% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,624 | 21% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,445 | 19% |
| Ages 25-29 | 930 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 497 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 446 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 648 | 9% |
| Ages 50-65 | 200 | 3% |
| Age Uknown | 58 | 0.8% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 990 | 734 | 256 |
| Faculty Status | 464 | 278 | 186 |
| Tenured Faculty | 118 | 118 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 44 | - | 44 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 432 | 246 | 186 |
| Primarily Instruction | 432 | 246 | 186 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 35 | 35 | - |
| Other Professionals | 241 | 229 | 12 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 282 | 224 | 58 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 134 | 104 | 30 |
| Skilled Crafts | 23 | 22 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 111 | 88 | 23 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,575 (232) | $56,774 (118) | $52,298 (114) |
| Professor | $68,700 (43) | $70,483 (27) | $65,692 (16) |
| Associate Professor | $57,084 (79) | $57,903 (41) | $56,201 (38) |
| Assistant Professor | $47,353 (101) | $48,403 (45) | $46,509 (56) |
| Instructor | $44,991 (8) | $47,295 (4) | $42,688 (4) |
| Lecturer | $55,000 (1) | $55,000 (1) | - (-) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $84,396 (14) | $93,803 (8) | $71,852 (6) |
| Professor | $98,537 (7) | $101,879 (5) | $90,183 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $91,338 (3) | $87,517 (2) | $98,981 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $50,588 (3) | - (-) | $50,588 (3) |
| Instructor | $66,000 (1) | $66,000 (1) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $55,399 (246) | $58,043 (126) | $52,622 (120) |
| Professor | $70,369 (50) | $72,494 (32) | $66,592 (18) |
| Associate Professor | $57,730 (82) | $58,540 (43) | $56,837 (39) |
| Assistant Professor | $47,181 (104) | $48,403 (45) | $46,248 (59) |
| Instructor | $45,992 (9) | $48,636 (5) | $42,688 (4) |
| Lecturer | $55,000 (1) | $55,000 (1) | - (-) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $785,000 | $360,000 | $425,000 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 46% | 54% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 148 | 71 | 77 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 148 | 71 | 77 |
| Baseball | 27 | 27 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 15 | 15 |
| Golf | 11 | 11 | - |
| Soccer | 26 | - | 26 |
| Softball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Tennis | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| Cross Country | 23 | 10 | 13 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $38,785 | $43,949 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $24,318 | $29,458 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Golf | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Soccer | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Cross Country | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 71%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 64%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 33% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 26% |
| Female | 37% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 38% |
| American Indian | 20% |
| Black | 25% |
| Asian | 32% |
| Hispanic | 27% |
| White | 36% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 11% |
| 5 Years | 25% |
| 6 Years | 32% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 6 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 16 | 3 |
| Liquor Related | 26 | 4 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 6 | 3 |
| Liquor Related | 8 | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Robbery | 2 | - |
| Burglary | 3 | 3 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | 3 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 3 | 2 |
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