Columbus State University offers 127 major programs for degree granting/certificate programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 2 major programs - 2 Masters.

The 2024 tuition & fees is $5,751 for Georgia residents and $16,804 for out-of-state students.

Total 2,055 students out of total 7,479 students have enrolled online exclusively. Last year, total 241 students have completed their degree/certificate program through distance learning.

Columbus State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

Online Degrees / Programs Overview
School NameColumbus State University
TypeFour-year, Public
Address4225 University Ave, Columbus, GA
Online Students2,055 Enrolled Online Exclusively
3,259 Enrolled in Some Online Courses
Undergraduate Tuition & FeesIn-State$5,751
Out-of-State$16,804
Graduate Tuition & FeesIn-State$7,680
Out-of-State$12,774
Student to Faculty17:1 (5.88%)
Online Degree Programs
Total2 Programs
Masters2 Programs

2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table and chart describe 2023-2024 tuition & fees and costs trends over last 5 years at Columbus State University. Each cost is an average amount over the all offered programs. For Georgia residents, the tuition & fees are $5,751 and $16,804 for non-Georgia residents. For graduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees is $7,680 and $12,774 for out-of-state students.

The cost per credit hour for part-time students or overload credits of full-time students is $182 for Georgia residents and $643 for out-of-state students for undergraduate programs. The costs per credit hour for graduate programs is $350 for Georgia residents and $633 for out-of-state students.

Tuition Changes (2020-2024)
2019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-2024
Undergraduate (In-State)$6,241$6,241$6,241$5,751$5,751
Undergraduate (Out-of-State)$17,295$17,295$17,295$16,805$16,804
Graduate (In-State)$8,170$8,170$8,170$7,680$7,680
Graduate (Out-of-State)$13,264$13,264$13,264$12,774$12,774
Tuition Changes (2020-2024)
2019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-2024
Undergraduate (In-State)$182$182$182$182$182
Undergraduate (Out-of-State)$643$643$643$643$643
Graduate (In-State)$350$350$350$350$350
Graduate (Out-of-State)$633$633$633$633$633

Online Programs By Area of Study

Columbus State University offers 127 degree programs through Certificate, Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate, Post-Graduate Certificate programs. Of that, 2 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 2 Masters.

The following table summarizes the number of degree programs by degree types.

Total Number of Online Degree Programs
CertificateAssociatesBachelors MastersDoctorate Post-Graduate
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED 2NOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Overall Programs21948 32116

Majors and number of completers

The following tables show the offered programs by degree/certificate along with number of completers for each program last year.

CertificateAssociate'sBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoratePost-Graduate
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED ONLY IN CLASSROOM9 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Family Practice Nurse/NursingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED118 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Distance Learning Program Student Population

At Columbus State University, there are 7,479 students including in both undergraduate and graduate schools, with full-time and part-time status. Of that, 5,314 students were attending classes through distance learning (2,055 students are enrolled exclusively and 3,259 are enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment7,479
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses2,055
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses3,259
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses2,165

By location where enrolled students live, out of a total of 2,055 enrolled exclusively in online courses, 1,717 Georgia Residents were enrolled in online classes exclusively, 264 students living in the U.S. States other than Georgia, and 14 non-U.S. students enrolled in online courses.

Distance Learning Enrollment By Student Location
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses2,055
Georgia Resident1,717
Other State In U.S.324
Outside of U.S.14
Distance Learning Enrollment By Degree
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses2,055
Undergraduate1,103
Graduate952
Distance Learning Enrollment Undergraduate Students
Enrolled Exclusively in Undergraduate Online Courses1,103
Degree/Certificate Seeking1,006
Non-Degree/Certificate Seeking97

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