| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
6,937 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
4,937 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
2,000 |
| Total graduate students: |
1,503 |
| Full-time graduate students: |
507 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
996 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
22 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Southeast |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
17% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 0.4% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 2.7% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 41.2% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 4.6% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.2% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 48.7% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.9% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 1.2% | Nonresident Alien |
| 0.2% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 0.3% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 2.3% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 37.1% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 5.6% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.3% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 51.4% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.0% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 1.0% | Nonresident Alien |
| 0.0% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
132 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Columbus, GA |
| Population of city/town: |
202,824 |
| Nearest major city: |
Atlanta |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
100 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
447,841 |
| Online campus map: |
www.columbusstate.edu/
maps |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- sorority housing
- fraternity housing
- single-student apartments
- special housing for disabled students
- special housing for international students
- other housing including Theme and wellness housing.
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
49% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
20% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
80% |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
66% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, smoking prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
no |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
yes |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
1161 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
Help desk, computer repair shop, software tutorials, hardware/software discounts. |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Archives. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Center for the performing arts. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, Childcare referral and adult re-entry resource centers. |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, military, veteran student, older student, career, personal, academic, psychological |
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| Career placement services: |
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co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special transportation, special housing, adaptive equipment, braille services |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
fully |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
7 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
5% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
7 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
5% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, radio station, television station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Saber, published every two weeks |
| Number of honor societies: |
6 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
77 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Baptist Collegiate Ministries, Bible club, Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship, G.E.N.E.S.I.S. Gospel Ministries, The Newman Society |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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NAACP, Collegiate 100, Columbus Hispanic Association, African Student Association |
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| International student organizations: |
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One Cougar World |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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United States Institute for Theatre Technology, percussion ensemble, Society of Composers, Inc., National Association for Music Educators, Independent Winter Guard, Residence Housing Association, Professional Writing Organization, American Sign Language, Columbus State Public Heroes, Students In Free Enterprise, WeTeach Columbus, Beyond the Runway, Campus Nerds, Circle K International, Collegiate Women of Columbus State University, Students for Concealed Carry, Students for a Sustainable World, PAWS Campus Leaders, Society for Human Resource Management, American Criminal Justice Association/LAE-Gamma Lambda, Students for Political Awareness Association, Graduate Business and Computing Society, ACM Student Chapter, Association of Computer Machinery, American Chemical Society, Student Nurses Association, Undergraduate Student National Dental Association, ROTC; creative writing, history/geography, language, sociology, international relations, accounting, finance/investment, geology, and astronomy clubs |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Jay Sparks,
Athletic Director |
| School colors: |
red, white, and blue |
| School mascot: |
Cougar |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Peach Belt Conference (Division II) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | yes | |
| Men's basketball | yes | |
| Men's golf | yes | |
| Men's soccer | no | |
| Men's tennis | yes | |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | yes | |
| Women's basketball | yes | |
| Women's soccer | yes | |
| Women's softball | yes | |
| Women's tennis | yes | |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | yes | |
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| Athletic facilities: |
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aerobics room, free weight area, golf course, track, rifle range, rock climbing, sauna, swimming pools; basketball, racquetball, and tennis courts; baseball, soccer, and softball fields; swimming and therapy pools |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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basketball, billiards, dodgeball, flag football, kickball, soccer (indoor/outdoor), softball, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball |
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| Club sports for men: |
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basketball, bass fishing, cheerleading, cycling, football, martial arts, outdoor adventures, paintball, shot gun, soccer, swimming, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, wrestling |
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| Club sports for women: |
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cheerleading, lacrosse, rugby, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Atlanta (100 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Columbus, GA (5 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Atlanta (100 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Columbus, GA (5 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
53% immediately |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Auburn University, Columbus State University, Troy University, Walden University, University of Alabama, University of Alabama-Birmingham, University of Georgia, University of Phoenix. |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
30% within six months of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Aflac, AT&T, Blue Cross & Blue Shield (Georgia), Columbus Consolidated Government, Muscogee County (Georgia) School District, State Farm, Synovus Financial Corporation, TSYS, Wachovia. |
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