2025 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$13,571
Net Price
79%
Admitted
29%
Enrolled
44%
Graduation Rate
16/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Columbus State University
is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 7,898. In 2021, there were 39 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #20 in Georgia and ranks #848 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor
Psychology Graduates
39
Total Enrollment
7,898
Type
Public, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Ranking for Columbus State University
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Georgia Rank
Combining ranking factors for 46 schools that offer psychology degrees in Georgia, Columbus State University ranks #20.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Columbus State University ranks #848.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Columbus State University offers General Psychology at the bachelor level.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS |
General Psychology | 39 |
Total Graduates | 39 |
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 5,275 students applied to the Columbus State University. The university admitted 79% and 29% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Georgia universities is 7,200. On average, all Georgia institutions admit 71% and 31% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Columbus State University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 61%. Compared to all Georgia four or more years colleges, the percentage is 67%.
The overall graduation rate for Columbus State University is 44%, compared to 45% for all Georgia universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 71%.
Compare CSU to Georgia Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Columbus State University to the average of all Georgia four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
CSU
5,275
Applicants
79%
Percent Admitted
29%
Percent Enrolled
61%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
44%
Graduation Rate
GA Colleges
7,200
Applicants
71%
Percent Admitted
31%
Percent Enrolled
67%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
45%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 328 or 61% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 213 or 39% part-time faculty members employed at Columbus State University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 328 or 61%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
CSU
16 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
61%
Percent Full-Time
39%
Percent Part-Time
61%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
GA Colleges
15 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
59%
Percent Full-Time
41%
Percent Part-Time
56%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Columbus State University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $4,371, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,460.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $6,300 and the average cost for graduate fees is $1,870.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Columbus State University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
Expenses for Columbus State University | 2021-2022 |
On Campus Room & Board | $12,080 |
On-Campus Living Expenses | $3,400 |
Total Living Expenses | $15,480 |
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $4,371 |
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,460 |
Total Undergraduate Expenses | $21,311 |
In-State, Graduate Tuition | $6,300 |
In-State, Graduate Fees | $1,870 |
Total Graduate Expenses | $8,170 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Columbus State University is $13,571. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Net Price by Family Income
Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend Columbus State University presented by family income bracket.
Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Average Net Price by Income | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
$0 – $30,000 | $10,477 | $12,235 |
$30,001 – $48,000 | $10,922 | $12,808 |
$48,001 – $75,000 | $14,046 | $15,403 |
$75,001 – $110,000 | $15,162 | $17,115 |
$110,001 and more | $15,313 | $17,149 |
Compare Columbus State University to all Georgia universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
CSU
$21,311
Cost to Attend
$6,220
Average Financial Aid
97%
Percent Receiving Aid
$13,571
Net Price
GA Colleges
$30,998
Cost to Attend
$11,386
Average Financial Aid
94%
Percent Receiving Aid
$16,322
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 1,195 or 97%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 5,973 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $6,220.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
---|---|---|
Grant or Scholarship Aid | 5,973 | $6,220 |
Pell Grants | 2,958 | $4,744 |
Federal Student Loans | 3,011 | $6,196 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Columbus State University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
CSU
5,973
Grant or Scholarship Aid
50%
Grants or Scholarships
2,958
Number of Pell Grants
25%
Pell Grants
3,011
Federal Student Loans
25%
Federal Student Loans
GA Colleges
5,172
Grant or Scholarship Aid
53%
Grants or Scholarships
2,296
Number of Pell Grants
24%
Pell Grants
2,285
Federal Student Loans
23%
Federal Student Loans
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