Columbus State University

Columbus, Georgia

Columbus State University is a public college in Columbus, Georgia and has been named to the Best Colleges for Adults award list. The part-time student body is 2,169 students. The in-state on-campus net price to attend is $11,511 and the per-credit hour charge is $182. The school offers weekend/evening classes, credit for military training, credit for life experiences, academic counseling services, career services, and more.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.columbusstate.edu

Accessibility

Distance education:Yes
Career services:Yes
Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
Credit for life experiences:Yes
On-Campus day care:No
Remedial services:Yes

Demographics

Part-time students

2,129 undergrads

Full-time undergrad students:4,274
Undergrad students over 25 years old:1,518
Pell Grant students:2,958
Online and distance education undergrad students:1,081

Part-time students

33%
Students over 25 years old

24%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students

$182

In-district tuition and fees

$6,241

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Online & Distance Programs

Online/Distance degrees offered

9 degrees

Bachelor's degrees offered

Communication Journalism and Related Programs(1)
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services(2)
Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities(1)
Homeland Security Law Enforcement Firefighting and Related Protective Service(1)
Social Sciences(2)

Health Professions and Related Programs(1)
Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(1)

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Outcomes

Retention rate for part-time students:33%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits

452 students

Credit for military training:Yes
Dedicated staff member:Yes
Student veteran organization:No
Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes

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