First-year deadlines
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Priority deadline Apply by this date for the best chance at aid or a place; later applications may still be read. | Spring | September 15, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | Spring | November 30, 2026 |
| Priority deadline | Fall | April 15, 2027 |
| Regular decision | Fall | June 30, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: columbusstate.edu · checked October 2, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Columbus State University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 1131 | 4 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 1131 & MATH 1132 | 8 credits |
| Biology | 3 | BIOL 1215K | 4 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 1211K | 4 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYC 1101 | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | STAT 1401 | 4 credits |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CPSC 1302K | 4 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECON 2105 | 3 credits |
Show all 36 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 1131 | 4 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 1131 & MATH 1132 | 8 credits |
| Biology | 3 | BIOL 1215K | 4 credits |
| Biology | 4 | BIOL 1107K | 4 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 1211K | 4 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYC 1101 | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | STAT 1401 | 4 credits |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CPSC 1302K | 4 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECON 2105 | 3 credits |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECON 2106 | 3 credits |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HIST 1112 | 3 credits |
| Environmental Science | 4 | ENVS 1105 | 3 credits |
| European History | 4 | HIST 2*** CORE IMPACTS Social Science | 3 credits |
| Human Geography | 3 | GEOG 2*** CORE IMPACTS Social Science | 3 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPAN 1001 & SPAN 1002 | 6 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | SPAN 1001, SPAN 1002 & SPAN 2001 | 9 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | SPAN 1001, SPAN 1002, SPAN 2001 & SPAN 2002 | 12 credits |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | CPSC 1105 | 3 credits |
| Art History | 4 | ARTH 1100 | 3 credits |
| Music Theory | 3 | MUSC 2*** | 3 credits |
| Art - Drawing | 4 | ARTS 1010 | 3 credits |
| Art 2D Design | 4 | ARTS 1020 | 3 credits |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 5 | CHIN 2*** | 3 credits |
| Comp Government and Politics | 3 | POLS 2**** CORE IMPACTS Social Science | 3 credits |
| Cybersecurity | 3 | CYBR 2160 | 3 credits |
| English Language/Comp | 3 | ENGL 1101 | 3 credits |
| English Language/Comp | 5 | ENGL 1101 & ENGL 1102 | 6 credits |
| English Literature/Comp | 3 | ENGL 1101 | 3 credits |
| English Literature/Comp | 5 | ENGL 1101 & ENGL 1102 | 6 credits |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | FREN 1001 | 3 credits |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | FREN 1001 & FREN 1002 | 6 credits |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | GERM 1001 | 3 credits |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | GERM 1001 & GERM 1002 | 6 credits |
| Italian Language and Culture | 5 | ITAL 1001, ITAL 1002, ITAL 2001 & ITAL 2002 | 12 credits |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | JAPN 1001 & 1002 | 6 credits |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | JAPN 1001, 1002, & 2001 | 9 credits |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 5 | JAPN 1001, JAPN 1002, JAPN 2001 & JAPN 2002 | 12 credits |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 5 | PHYS 1112 & 1312 | 4 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | PHYS 1111 & PHYS 1311 | 4 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 5 | PHYS 1111 & PHYS 1311 or PHYS 2211 & PHYS 2311 | 4 credits |
| Physics I | 4 | PHYS 1111 & PHYS 1311 | 4 credits |
| Physics II | 5 | PHYS 1111, PHYS 1311, PHYS 1112 & PHYS 1312 | 8 credits |
| Precalculus | 3 | MATH 1113 | 3 credits |
| Research | 4 | ITDS 2792 & PERS 1507 | 3 credits |
| Seminar | 3 | RIVR 2101 | 3 credits |
| Studio Art: 3-D Design | 4 | ARTS 1030 | 3 credits |
Source: columbusstate.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 113 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 67 |
| Communication | 63 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 55 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 53 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 47 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 42 |
| Psychology | 41 |
Show the other 32 majors
| Business/Commerce | 38 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 37 |
| Sociology | 33 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 27 |
| History | 25 |
| Business Administration and Management | 24 |
| English Language and Literature | 24 |
| Finance | 21 |
| Information Technology | 20 |
| Music Performance | 19 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 18 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 16 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 16 |
| Drawing | 16 |
| Accounting | 15 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other | 14 |
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 12 |
| Mathematics | 12 |
| Chemistry | 12 |
| Art/Art Studies | 11 |
| Political Science and Government | 10 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 10 |
| Music Teacher Education | 9 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 7 |
| Management Information Systems | 5 |
| Music | 5 |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 5 |
| Art Teacher Education | 3 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 3 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 2 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 2 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Peach Belt Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Tennis, Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Peach Belt Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field (Outdoor)
Coed varsity · NCAA Division II, Peach Belt Conference
Other Sports
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Greek life
5% of men in fraternities · 5% of women in sororities · 5% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2015–16)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, midsize
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Columbus, GA-AL
324,343 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Columbus (CSG)
Nearest hub airport
Hartsfield/Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 9.2 of 20
Elevation
338 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
38°F
July high
93°F
Annual snowfall
0.5 in
Days at 90°F or higher
80 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,190 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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