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  Columbus State University
4225 University Ave
Columbus, GA 31907-5645
General information
Financial aid office
Admissions office
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Type of institution: Public, 4-year or above
Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered: Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate, Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate, Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate, Associate degree, Bachelor degree, Certificates/Postbaccalaureate certificate, Certificates/Postbaccalaureate certificate, Master's degree, Certificates/Post-Master's certificate, Certificates/Post-Master's certificate
Carnegie classification: Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
Number of students: 7,587 (2006)
2007-08 Undergraduate application fee:$25.00

Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Tuition and Fees2007-082006-072005-06
In-State$3,514$3,188$2,944
Out of State$12,118$10,870$10,260
Books and Supplies$814$814$800
On-Campus
Room and board$7,870$7,184$7,400
Other Expenses$2,843$2,843$2,625
Off Campus
Room and board$7,899$7,671$7,635
Other Expenses$3,463$3,463$3,391
Off Campus w/ family
Other Expenses$3,463$3,463$3,391

Financial aid 2005-2006

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of AidPercentage of students receiving aidAverage amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 31% $2,922
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 74% $3,240
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 9% $1,746
Loans to students 38% $3,035
 
 

Degrees offered by this school

 
 
Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Criminal Justice + Safety Studies
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Less-than-2-year certificate Criminal Justice + Safety Studies: A program that focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, and its legal and public policy contexts. Includes instruction in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organ...

Associate degree
Liberal Arts and Sciences + Liberal Studies
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Associate degree Liberal Arts and Sciences + Liberal Studies: A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular pr...

Associate degree
Criminal Justice + Safety Studies
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Associate degree Criminal Justice + Safety Studies: A program that focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, and its legal and public policy contexts. Includes instruction in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organization, the...

Associate degree
Computer and Information Sciences
General
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Associate degree Computer and Information Sciences, General: A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be con...

Bachelor degree
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Bachelor degree Speech and Rhetorical Studies: A program that focuses on human interpersonal communication from the scientific/behavioral and humanistic perspectives. Includes instruction in the theory and physiology of speech, the history of discourse, the structure and analysis of argument...

Bachelor degree
Spanish Language and Literature
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Bachelor degree Spanish Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the Spanish language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Spanish philology, Modern Castillan, various Latin American dialects, regional Spanish dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and...

Bachelor degree
Sociology
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Bachelor degree Sociology: A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social ...

Bachelor degree
Social Studies Teacher Education
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Bachelor degree Social Studies Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach general social studies programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Science Teacher Education + General Science Teacher Education
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Bachelor degree Science Teacher Education + General Science Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach general science programs, or a combination of the biological and physical science subject matter areas, at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Psychology
General
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Bachelor degree Psychology, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of th...

Bachelor degree
Political Science and Government
General
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Bachelor degree Political Science and Government, General: A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest group...

Bachelor degree
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Bachelor degree Physical Education Teaching and Coaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach physical education programs and/or to coach sports at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Parks
Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Bachelor degree Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management: A program that prepares individuals to develop and manage park facilities and other indoor and outdoor recreation and leisure facilities. Includes instruction in supervising support personnel, health and safety standards, p...

Bachelor degree
Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Bachelor degree Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN): A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, informed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administrat...

Bachelor degree
Music
General
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Bachelor degree Music, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media.

Bachelor degree
Music Teacher Education
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Bachelor degree Music Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach music and music appreciation programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Music Performance
General
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Bachelor degree Music Performance, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to master musical instruments and performing art as solo and/or ensemble performers. Includes instruction on one or more specific instruments from various instrumental groupings.

Bachelor degree
Mathematics
General
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Bachelor degree Mathematics, General: A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and othe...

Bachelor degree
Mathematics Teacher Education
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Bachelor degree Mathematics Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach mathematics programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Marketing + Marketing Management
General
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Bachelor degree Marketing + Marketing Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to undertake and manage the process of developing consumer audiences and moving products from producers to consumers. Includes instruction in buyer behavior and dynamics, principle of mar...

Bachelor degree
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Bachelor degree Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: Any single instructional program in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities not listed in the Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, General category.

Bachelor degree
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Bachelor degree Kinesiology and Exercise Science: A scientific program that focuses on the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and biophysics of human movement, and applications to exercise and therapeutic rehabilitation. Includes instruction in biomechanics, motor behavior, motor development...

Bachelor degree
Junior High + Intermediate + Middle School Education and Teaching
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Bachelor degree Junior High + Intermediate + Middle School Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the middle, intermediate or junior high grades, which may include grades four through nine by regulation.

Bachelor degree
History
General
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Bachelor degree History, General: A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; stud...

Bachelor degree
Geology + Earth Science
General
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Bachelor degree Geology + Earth Science, General: A program that focuses on the scientific study of the earth; the forces acting upon it; and the behavior of the solids, liquids and gases comprising it. Includes instruction in historical geology, geomorphology, and sedimentology, the chemist...

Bachelor degree
Finance
General
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Bachelor degree Finance, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and analyze the financial and monetary aspects and performance of business enterprises, banking institutions, or other organizations. Includes instruction in principles of accounting; financial i...

Bachelor degree
English Language and Literature
General
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Bachelor degree English Language and Literature, General: A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.

Bachelor degree
English + Language Arts Teacher Education
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Bachelor degree English + Language Arts Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach English grammar, composition and literature programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Education + Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Bachelor degree Education + Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation: A program that focuses on the design of educational services for children or adults with mental disabilities which adversely affect their educational performance and that may prepare individuals to teach such student...

Bachelor degree
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Bachelor degree Early Childhood Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter.

Bachelor degree
Drawing
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Bachelor degree Drawing: A program that prepares individuals creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions through representation by lines made on a surface. Includes instruction in eye-hand coordination; line, value, shape, and perspective; figure and still life dr...

Bachelor degree
Drama and Dramatics + Theatre Arts
General
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Bachelor degree Drama and Dramatics + Theatre Arts, General: A program that focuses on the general study of dramatic works and their performance. Includes instruction in major works of dramatic literature, dramatic styles and types, and the principles of organizing and producing full live or...

Bachelor degree
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Bachelor degree Drama and Dance Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach drama and/or dance programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Criminal Justice + Safety Studies
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Bachelor degree Criminal Justice + Safety Studies: A program that focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, and its legal and public policy contexts. Includes instruction in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organization, the ...

Bachelor degree
Computer and Information Sciences
General
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Bachelor degree Computer and Information Sciences, General: A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be conf...

Bachelor degree
Chemistry
General
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Bachelor degree Chemistry, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena.

Bachelor degree
Business Administration and Management
General
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Bachelor degree Business Administration and Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, acc...

Bachelor degree
Business + Commerce
General
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Bachelor degree Business + Commerce, General: A program that focuses on the general study of business, including the processes of interchanging goods and services (buying, selling and producing), business organization, and accounting as used in profit-making and nonprofit public and private i...

Bachelor degree
Biology + Biological Sciences
General
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Bachelor degree Biology + Biological Sciences, General: A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of...

Bachelor degree
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Other
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Bachelor degree Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other: Any instructional program in the biological and biomedical sciences not listed in the Biological and Biomedical Sciences, General category.

Bachelor degree
Art Teacher Education
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Bachelor degree Art Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach art and art appreciation programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Accounting
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Bachelor degree Accounting: A program that prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax acco...

Certificates/Postbaccalaureate certificate
Gerontology
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Postbaccalaureate certificate Gerontology: A program that focuses on the human aging process and aged human populations, using the knowledge and methodologies of the social sciences, psychology and the biological and health sciences.

Master's degree
Social Studies Teacher Education
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Master's degree Social Studies Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach general social studies programs at various educational levels.

Master's degree
Social Sciences
Other
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Master's degree Social Sciences, Other: Any instructional program in social sciences not listed in the Social Sciences, General category.

Master's degree
Science Teacher Education + General Science Teacher Education
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Master's degree Science Teacher Education + General Science Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach general science programs, or a combination of the biological and physical science subject matter areas, at various educational levels.

Master's degree
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Master's degree Physical Education Teaching and Coaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach physical education programs and/or to coach sports at various educational levels.

Master's degree
Music Teacher Education
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Master's degree Music Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach music and music appreciation programs at various educational levels.

Master's degree
Mathematics Teacher Education
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Master's degree Mathematics Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach mathematics programs at various educational levels.

Master's degree
Junior High + Intermediate + Middle School Education and Teaching
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Master's degree Junior High + Intermediate + Middle School Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the middle, intermediate or junior high grades, which may include grades four through nine by regulation.

Master's degree
Environmental Science
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Master's degree Environmental Science: A program that focuses on the application of biological, chemical, and physical principles to the study of the physical environment and the solution of environmental problems, including subjects such as abating or controlling environmental pollution and ...

Master's degree
English + Language Arts Teacher Education
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Master's degree English + Language Arts Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach English grammar, composition and literature programs at various educational levels.

Master's degree
Educational Leadership and Administration
General
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Master's degree Educational Leadership and Administration, General: A program that focuses on the general principles and techniques of administering a wide variety of schools and other educational organizations and facilities, supervising educational personnel at the school or staff level, a...

Master's degree
Educational + Instructional Media Design
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Master's degree Educational + Instructional Media Design: A program that focuses on the principles and techniques of creating instructional products and related educational resources in various formats or combinations such as film, video, recording, text, art, CD-ROM, computer software, virtu...

Master's degree
Education + Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Master's degree Education + Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation: A program that focuses on the design of educational services for children or adults with mental disabilities which adversely affect their educational performance and that may prepare individuals to teach such student...

Master's degree
Education + Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Master's degree Education + Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances: A program that focuses on the design of educational services for children or adults with emotional conditions which adversely affect their educational performance and that may prepare individuals to teach such st...

Master's degree
Education + Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Master's degree Education + Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities: A program that focuses on the design of educational services for children or adults with specific learning disabilities which adversely affect their educational performance and that may prepare individuals to t...

Master's degree
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Master's degree Early Childhood Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter.

Master's degree
Counselor Education + School Counseling and Guidance Services
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Master's degree Counselor Education + School Counseling and Guidance Services: A program that prepares individuals to apply the theory and principles of guidance and counseling to the provision of support for the personal, social, educational, and vocational development of students, and the o...

Master's degree
Computer and Information Sciences
General
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Master's degree Computer and Information Sciences, General: A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be conf...

Master's degree
Business + Commerce
General
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Master's degree Business + Commerce, General: A program that focuses on the general study of business, including the processes of interchanging goods and services (buying, selling and producing), business organization, and accounting as used in profit-making and nonprofit public and private i...

Certificates/Post-Master's certificate
Social Science Teacher Education
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Post-Master's certificate Social Science Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach specific social science subjects and programs at various educational levels.

Certificates/Post-Master's certificate
Science Teacher Education + General Science Teacher Education
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Post-Master's certificate Science Teacher Education + General Science Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach general science programs, or a combination of the biological and physical science subject matter areas, at various educational levels.

Certificates/Post-Master's certificate
Mathematics Teacher Education
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Post-Master's certificate Mathematics Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach mathematics programs at various educational levels.

Certificates/Post-Master's certificate
Junior High + Intermediate + Middle School Education and Teaching
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Post-Master's certificate Junior High + Intermediate + Middle School Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the middle, intermediate or junior high grades, which may include grades four through nine by regulation.

Certificates/Post-Master's certificate
English + Language Arts Teacher Education
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Post-Master's certificate English + Language Arts Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach English grammar, composition and literature programs at various educational levels.

Certificates/Post-Master's certificate
Educational Leadership and Administration
General
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Post-Master's certificate Educational Leadership and Administration, General: A program that focuses on the general principles and techniques of administering a wide variety of schools and other educational organizations and facilities, supervising educational personnel at the school or staf...

Certificates/Post-Master's certificate
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Post-Master's certificate Early Childhood Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter.

Certificates/Post-Master's certificate
Counselor Education + School Counseling and Guidance Services
Columbus State University

General Description for:
Columbus State University Post-Master's certificate Counselor Education + School Counseling and Guidance Services: A program that prepares individuals to apply the theory and principles of guidance and counseling to the provision of support for the personal, social, educational, and vocational development of students,...

 
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