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Columbus State University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range800 to 1030

ACT Range16 to 22

Average GPA3.18

Acceptance Rate99.1%

With Columbus State accepting most applicants, your strategy should focus on readiness and fit, not just admission. Since scores are optional and submitted by relatively few students, send them only if they strengthen your case. Aim near 1030 SAT or 22 ACT, and weigh cost and campus support carefully.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Columbus State University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Columbus State University enrolls about 6,147 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. Columbus State has a 70% freshman retention rate and a 43% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 19:1.

Location

Columbus, GA

Undergrad Enrollment6,147

Freshman Retention70%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio19:1

Graduation Rate43%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Columbus State University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

June 30

Early Action

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Early Decision

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Priority Deadline

April 15

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

May 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to Columbus State, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes if superscoring could help. Because the Regular Decision deadline is June 30, a December retake should still leave plenty of time for scores to arrive.

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What you'll actually pay

Columbus State’s in-state tuition is $5,610, while out-of-state tuition is $20,250. About 66% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $2,252. Submit the FAFSA by the May 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

In-State Tuition$5,610

Out-of-State Tuition$20,250

Room and Board$11,720

Average Merit Award$2,252

Application Fee$40

Students on Aid66%

Average Aid Package$14,441

Average Debt at Grad$31,489

For out-of-state students, Columbus State tuition is $20,250, while in-state tuition is $5,610. Room and board adds about $11,720, so total costs can vary significantly by residency and housing choices. About 66% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $14,441, and the average merit award is $2,252. Students graduate with an average debt of $31,489.