Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Columbus State admits about 10 in 10 applicants (99%). That puts it in the "Open" tier, more selective than 4% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
Men and women were admitted at similar rates (99% and 99%).
Applicants from Georgia and from other states were admitted at similar rates (99% and 98%).
$40 to apply
Can be waived for applicants with financial need.
Grants credit for AP exams
Yield
32% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
Applying early
Doesn't offer early decision or early action
Where you stand
How Columbus State reads a record
and GPA are both very important; class rank and tests are both considered. 17% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher. Scores are required for some applicants. 14% of first-years sent an SAT and 12% an ACT. Of the 52% whose high school reported a rank, 10% were in the top tenth. Requires 4 years of English, 4 of math, 4 of science, and 3 of social studies. See the years by subject
What they look at
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Considered | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Considered | ||||
| Essay | Considered | ||||
| Recommendations | Considered | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Considered | ||||
| Talent or ability | Considered | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Considered | ||||
| State residency | Not considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Not considered | ||||
| Work experience | Not considered | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Not considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program required; English proficiency test required
Transferring in
Transfers may start in the fall, spring, and summer.
At least 30 credits completed to apply as a transfer.
Minimum college GPA: 2.0
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: priority date May 15
- Spring entry: priority date November 1
- Summer entry: priority date March 1
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Recommended for some
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Required
- Interview
- Required
- Standardized test scores
- Required
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Required
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Apply by June 30 for fall 2025.
- Priority date: April 15. Applying by then can matter for scholarships, programs, or housing.
- Decisions are sent on a rolling basis.
- $400 housing deposit, due May 15, refundable.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year.
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; accepts the GED.
Requires a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Required |
|---|---|
| English | 4 |
| Math | 4 |
| Science (lab: 3) | 4 |
| Foreign language | 2 |
| Social studies | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2024 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 3.18
High schools grade differently, and colleges recalculate or weight GPAs their own way, so compare this college only with itself.
First-years by high school GPA (4.0 scale)
- 4.06%
- 3.75–3.9911%
- 3.50–3.7412%
- 3.25–3.4915%
- 3.00–3.2428%
- below 3.028%
The middle half had GPAs of 2.50–3.74.
All nine bands
| GPA | Sent test scores |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 6.0% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 11.0% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 12.0% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 15.0% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 28.0% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 19.0% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 9.0% |
| 1.0–1.99 | 0.0% |
| below 1.0 | 0.0% |
10% were in the top tenth of their high school class, 31% in the top quarter, of the 52% whose high school reported a rank.
Source:Columbus State University Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2024About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 930 on the SAT, 240 points below the median for colleges that report scores.
Required for some applicants
Some applicants must send scores. For students entering in fall 2026.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Score bands
44% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 18–23.
45% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 500–599.
34% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 300–399.
34% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 18–23.
56% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 12–17.
Shares of the 12% of first-years who sent an ACT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Shares of the 13% of first-years who sent an SAT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
148 studentssubmitted ACT
137 studentsRead with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;Columbus State University Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2026 applicants;Columbus State University Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2024;Columbus State University Common Data Set 2024–25, 2024–25;Columbus State University Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2025 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)