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Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
99.01%	950

Columbus State University's acceptance rate is 99.01% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 3,550 students applied and 3,515 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into CSU.

CSU's acceptance rate places 31st out of 50 Georgia colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 950 and the ACT score is 20 at CSU. CSU's SAT score ranks 27th out of 33 Georgia colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to CSU, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Columbus State University is 99.01% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 31.01%. 1,169 men and 2,381 women applied to CSU and 1,157 men and 2,357 women students were accepted.

Among them, 451 men and 636 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at CSU.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at CSU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	3,550	1,169	2,381	0	0
Admitted	3,515	1,157	2,357	0	0
Enrolled	1,090	451	636	0	0
Acceptance Rate	99.01%	98.97%	98.99%	-	-
Yield	31.01%	38.98%	26.98%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Columbus State University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 225 students (21% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 178 students (17%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at CSU.

The median SAT score is 950 with 500 SAT EBRW and 450 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 570 and the 25^th percentile is 460. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 530 and 25^th percentile is 400 .

The median ACT composite score is 20 with 75^th percentile score of 24 and 25^th percentile score of 17 at CSU. The median ACT math score is 19 and the ACT English score is 18.

The SAT and ACT scores at Columbus State University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,094, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with larger programs).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at CSU
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	860	950	1100
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	460	500	570
SAT Math	400	450	530
ACT Composite	17	20	24
ACT Math	15	19	23
ACT English	16	18	22

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Columbus State University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at CSU. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Columbus State University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

CSU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $40 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of Columbus State University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to CSU.

Admission Information for Applying to CSU
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$40
Graduate Application Fees	$50
Admission Information	columbusstate.edu/admissions/
Online Application	columbusstate.edu/admissions/undergraduate/
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research)

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