Columbus State University Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
7,025

Full + Part time Students
1:17

Faculty to Student Ratio
9%

Transfer Student Ratio
$12.1K

Avg. Financial Aid

With nationally distinctive programs in the arts, education, business, nursing – and more – Columbus State University provides a creative, deeply personal and Academics by the numbers link relevant college experience. Serving the Southeast while attracting students from around the world, Columbus State thrives on community partnerships to deliver excellence for students who want to achieve personal and professional success in an increasingly global environment. Just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, Columbus State University is proud member of the University System of Georgia, enrolling more than 8,200 students in a wide variety of degree programs, from online degrees to a doctorate in education.

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Overview

Total Faculty	287
Full-Time Undergraduate	4,947
Part-Time Undergraduate	2,078
Application Acceptance Rate	52%
Transfer Students	665
Programs	69 Programs
Courses	1,680 Courses
Transfer Agreements	4 incoming Transfer Agreements 1 outgoing Transfer Agreements
Equivalencies	4,299 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$5,357
Out-of-State Tuition	$14,843
Books and Supplies	$1,125
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	60%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$7,089
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	61%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$4,961

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Columbus State offers a variety of financial aid options.

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

The minimum GPA requirement for transfer admission is 2.0.
Official Transcripts:

Official high school transcripts and/or official GED transcripts are required, in addition to official transcripts from colleges or universities previously attended.
SAT Scores:

The submission of official standardized test scores is required.
Letters of Recommendation:

A statement of good standing from your previously attended institution is required.
Essay:

An essay or personal statement is not required for admission consideration.
Application Fee:

There is a $40 non-refundable application fee.
Interview:

A personal interview may be requested of some for admission consideration.
Other Requirements:

A Certificate of Immunization is required. Transfer students must demonstrate proficiency in communication technology and information literacy within one year of admission.
Apply Here:

http://www.columbusstate.edu/admissions.php

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

In general, courses completed at a regionally accredited college or university will transfer. Credit is allowed for English 1101 and 1102 if the grade in each course is C or better.
Credits (Min/Max):

Students with less than 30 semester hours of credit must satisfy all requirements for admission as Freshmen. Regardless of the total transfer credit hours allowed, a minimum of 36 semester hours must be taken at CSU to earn a bachelors degree.
Transfer Policy Document:

ColState Transfer Students.pdf