Columbus State University Graduate Schools

Columbus State University (referred to as CSU) is a Public, 4 years school located in Columbus, GA. It is classified as a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Columbus State University is $7,680 for Georgia residents and $12,774 for out-of-state students. The school has 1,476 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 7,479 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Columbus State University (referred to as CSU) is a Public, 4 years school located in Columbus, GA. It is classified as a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
The school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1963 - Current).
CSU Directory Information
School NameColumbus State University (CSU)
Address4225 University Ave, Columbus, GA 31907-5645
Phone706-507-8800
Webhttps://www.columbusstate.edu
Online Applicationhttps://admissions.columbusstate.edu/applications/index.php
Financial Infohttps://finaid.columbusstate.edu
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Columbus State University is $7,680 for Georgia residents and $12,774 for out-of-state students. The school has 1,476 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 7,479 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 115 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Research).
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePublic, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$12,774
$7,680 for Georgia Residents
Student Population1,476
Offered Degrees/ProgramsPost-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Research)
Number of Programs115 graduate programs
Student to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Columbus State University is $7,680 for Georgia residents and $12,774 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $329 for Georgia residents and $610 for out-of-state students.
Columbus State University offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, remedial services, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of Columbus State University is $7,680 for Georgia residents and $12,774 for other students. The graduate tuition & fees are decreased by -3.69% compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
Georgia ResidentsOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
2018-2019$5,742$1,870$11,952$1,870
2019-2020$6,300$1,870$11,394$1,870
2020-2021$6,300$1,870$11,394$1,870
2021-2022$6,300$1,870$11,394$1,870
2022-2023$6,300$1,380$11,394$1,380
The graduate school tuition & fees of CSU is inexpensive compared to public graduate schools in Georgia. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,603 and the Georgia graduate tuition is $18,795 (public) / $16,347 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Columbus State University$7,680$12,774
All Graduate Schools$16,007$19,603
Public$11,484$20,787
Private$19,674
Georgia Graduate Schools$12,353$17,232
Public$6,888$18,795
Private$16,347
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $16,320 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at Columbus State University. On-campus living costs are stayed same compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $15,862. Off-campus living costs are stayed same compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$10,762$3,500$9,400$4,200
2019-2020$10,977$3,500$9,588$4,200
2020-2021$11,520$3,350$11,140$4,240
2021-2022$12,080$3,400$11,622$4,240
2022-2023$12,080$3,400$11,622$4,240
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $329 for Georgia residents and $610 for other students at Columbus State University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are decreased by -3.63% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Georgia ResidentsOut-of-State
2018-2019$319$664
2019-2020$350$633
2020-2021$350$633
2021-2022$350$633
2022-2023$329$610

Graduate Programs at CSU

Columbus State University offers 46 graduate programs for Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 502 students have completed their study at Columbus State University.
Offered Degrees at Columbus State University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree300435
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship1023
Post Bachelor's Degree7014
Post Master's Degree8030
Total460502
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at Columbus State University by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Elementary Education and Teaching program with 14 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Family Practice Nurse/Nursing program with 95 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Education (other) program with 23 completers.
Columbus State University offers 46 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Last year total 502 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 435 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 14 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
  • 30 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 5 completers-
Environmental Science5-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 20 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences20-
Education [+] 142 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration32-
Special Education and Teaching19$44,500
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances0-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services13$32,800
Elementary Education and Teaching25-
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching2-
Secondary Education and Teaching7-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching4-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)26-
Art Teacher Education4-
English/Language Arts Teacher Education0-
Mathematics Teacher Education0-
Music Teacher Education0-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching2-
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education0-
Social Science Teacher Education0-
Social Studies Teacher Education0-
Drama and Dance Teacher Education8-
School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist0-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 1 completers-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science1-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 62 completers$69,300
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies62-
Social Sciences [+] 18 completers-
Social Sciences (other)18$35,000
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 17 completers-
Music Performance17-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 105 completers-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse10-
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing95-
Business [+] 62 completers-
Business Administration and Management32$47,400
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (other)30$67,000
History [+] 3 completers-
History3-
Total435
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 23 completers-
Education (other)23-
Total23
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance0-
Education [+] 1 completers-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor1-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 0 completers-
Gerontology0-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 13 completers-
Music Performance13-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling0-
Medical Informatics0-
Business [+] 0 completers-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration0-
Total14
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 30 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration3-
Administration of Special Education2-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services0-
Elementary Education and Teaching14-
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching1-
Secondary Education and Teaching6-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching4-
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education0-
Total30

Graduate Student Population at CSU

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 1,495 students enrolled into Columbus State University graduate schools where it has total 7,479 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 463 full-time and 1,032 part-time graduate students. By gender, 488 male and 1,007 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,4954881,007
Full-time463185278
Part-tme1,032303729
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 723 White (48.36%), 544 Black/African American (36.39%), 81 Hispanic (5.42%), 38 Asian (2.54%), and 109 students with other races. 60 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,4954881,007
American Indian/Native American523
Asian381424
Black/African American544137407
Hispanic812259
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander211
White723265458
Two More301020
Un-Known1257
Non-resident Alien603228
Columbus State University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 938 graduate students (62.74% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 214 graduate students (14.31% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total1,495
Enrolled Online Exclusively938
Enrolled Some Online Courses214
Not in Online Courses343
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Columbus State University. 181 students are aged 20 to 24 (12.11% of total students), 1 students are aged below 20 (0.07%), 136 students are aged above 50 (9.10%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Columbus State University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,4954881,007
Age 18-19101
Age 20-21707
Age 22-2417456118
Age 25-29390122268
Age 30-3425686170
Age 35-3920261141
Age 40-49329116213
Age 50-641284286
Over 64853

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