- Acceptance rate: 99% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 440–530 reading and writing, 360–530 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 16–22 composite
- Average net price: $11,384 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Columbus State University reported: an acceptance rate of 99% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 16–22.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Columbus State University reviews each application.
Columbus State University GPA requirements
Columbus State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Columbus State University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Columbus State University acceptance rate
Columbus State University admitted 3,616 of 3,648 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 99%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Columbus State University is a public 4-year university in Columbus, Georgia, with 6,123 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Columbus State University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 440 | 500 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 360 | 440 | 530 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 19 | 22 |
| ACT English | 14 | 18 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 17 | 22 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 977 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Columbus State University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Columbus State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $11,384 a year at Columbus State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Columbus State University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Columbus State University admitted 99% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How important is GPA for getting into Columbus State University?
A lot: Columbus State University requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA does Columbus State University look for?
Columbus State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at Columbus State University?
Columbus State University's acceptance rate was 99% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,616 of 3,648 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Columbus State University?
Check Columbus State University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Columbus State University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 14% sent SAT scores and 12% sent ACT scores.
What SAT and ACT scores do Columbus State University students have?
The middle 50% of Columbus State University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 440–530 in reading and writing and 360–530 in math; ACT composite 16–22, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Is it easy to get into Columbus State University?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Columbus State University admitted 99% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What do students pay at Columbus State University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $11,384 a year at Columbus State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Columbus State University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Columbus State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at Columbus State University if a parent went there?
No. Columbus State University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Columbus State University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Columbus State UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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