More selective than 2% of Georgia colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
21% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 17% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Columbus State University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
High school GPA of Columbus State University first-year students
Share of fall 2024 first-year students in each high school GPA range; the average was 3.18. Colleges report GPAs as they record them, weighted or not.
99% of first-year students reported a high school GPA.
Items C11-C12; enrolled students, not admitted students. Common Data Set 2024-25 (fall 2024 first-year students), published by the college.
Columbus State University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Columbus State University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 440 | 530 |
| SAT math | 360 | 530 |
| ACT composite | 16 | 22 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 800 | 1060 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Columbus State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 99% | 440–530 | 360–530 | 16–22 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 99% | 460–570 | 400–530 | 17–24 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Columbus State University compared with other Georgia colleges?
Columbus State University has the 45th-lowest acceptance rate of 46 Georgia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | Piedmont University | 93% | 47% | $20,599 |
| 39 | Herzing University-Atlanta | 94% | 14% | $21,679 |
| 40 | Paine College | 95% | 14% | $16,670 |
| 41 | Georgia Gwinnett College | 96% | 21% | $15,844 |
| 42 | Shorter University | 96% | 38% | $16,646 |
| 43 | Brewton-Parker College | 96% | 21% | $26,054 |
| 44 | College of Coastal Georgia | 98% | 26% | $15,261 |
| 45 | Columbus State University | 99% | 42% | $13,115 |
| 46 | Middle Georgia State University | 100% | 25% | $12,361 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Georgia colleges →
Who enrolls at Columbus State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Columbus State University admissions questions
What is the Columbus State University acceptance rate?
Columbus State University accepts 99% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,523 of 3,550 applicants were admitted.
Does Columbus State University require the SAT or ACT?
Columbus State University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 21% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 17% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Columbus State University?
The middle 50% of Columbus State University enrolled first-year students scored 800–1060 on the SAT and 16–22 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Columbus State University?
31% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,083 of 3,523).
Is Columbus State University getting harder to get into?
Columbus State University accepted 99% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 99% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; Columbus State University's Common Data Set 2024-25; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Columbus State University overview