Columbus State University
Columbus State University is one of the twenty-nine public 4-year colleges in Georgia. The campus is located in an urban area, in Columbus.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 8,453 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 958 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 728 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 76%). Every year 33% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.CSU's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $4,264, and fees were $1,870. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $15,050 and $1,870 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize City |
| Number of Students8,453 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate76% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 22 | 166 |
| Master's degree | 4 | 22 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 83 miles radius of Columbus State University
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Auburn University
33 miles away |
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Georgia Southwestern State University
52 miles away |
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Gordon State College
59 miles away |
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West Georgia Technical College - Coweta Campus
60 miles away |
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Auburn University at Montgomery
73 miles away |
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University of West Georgia
75 miles away |
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Darton State College
76 miles away |
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Troy University
77 miles away |
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Albany State University
80 miles away |
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Clayton State University
83 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
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Auburn University at Montgomery
offers 4 nursing programs |
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University of Central Arkansas
offers 6 nursing programs |
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University of North Alabama
offers 5 nursing programs |
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Eastern Kentucky University
offers 8 nursing programs |
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Frostburg State University
offers 4 nursing programs |
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Murray State University
offers 4 nursing programs |
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Northern Kentucky University
offers 7 nursing programs |
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Northwestern State University of Louisiana
offers 6 nursing programs |
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New Jersey City University
offers 1 nursing programs |
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Clarion University of Pennsylvania
offers 2 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1963 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 03/01/1987 - 12/31/2010 |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/16/2010 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 09/18/2013 - Current |
Admission
53%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 870 to 1070 |
| ACT | 18 to 24 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $40 |
| Graduates | $50 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $178/credit | |
| In State Students | $178/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $627/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $319/credit | |
| In State Students | $319/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $664/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $8,010 | $8,010 | $28,215 |
| ADN | 70 | $12,460 | $12,460 | $43,890 |
| BSN | 125 | $22,250 | $22,250 | $78,375 |
| FNP | 50 | $15,950 | $15,950 | $33,200 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 93% of Columbus State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 50% | $4,843 |
| Other Federal Grant | 7% | $838 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 58% | $4,550 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 21% | $7,535 |
| Federal Student Loans | 60% | $5,678 |
| Private Loans | 3% | $4,755 |
$11,334
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$10,121 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$10,850 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$13,989 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$15,008 |
| Over $110,000$15,277 |
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Student Population
6,799
Undergrads
1,654
Graduates
5,052
Women
3,401
Men
63%
Full-time
37%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
50% |
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Black/African American |
37% |
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Hispanic |
6% |
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Asian |
2% |
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Two or more races |
2% |
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Non-resident alien |
2% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Georgia state board of nursing.
