Columbus State University Acceptance Rate
Columbus, Georgia · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,550
- Admitted
- 3,523
- Yield
- 30.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Columbus State University's acceptance rate has risen from 55.2% in 2014–15 to 99.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,816 to 3,550 (+26%) over that period.
Its 99.2% rate makes Columbus State University more selective than about 2% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 45 tracked Georgia schools, it is more selective than about 4%.
Columbus State University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 30.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,816 | 1,555 | 55.2% | 925 |
| 2015–16 | 3,157 | 1,758 | 55.7% | 1,021 |
| 2016–17 | 3,160 | 1,680 | 53.2% | 944 |
| 2017–18 | 3,483 | 1,860 | 53.4% | 958 |
| 2018–19 | 3,841 | 2,166 | 56.4% | 1,145 |
| 2019–20 | 2,881 | 2,288 | 79.4% | 1,052 |
| 2020–21 | 5,336 | 4,179 | 78.3% | 1,387 |
| 2021–22 | 5,275 | 4,142 | 78.5% | 1,205 |
| 2022–23 | 3,870 | 3,398 | 87.8% | 1,032 |
| 2023–24 | 3,550 | 3,523 | 99.2% | 1,083 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,381 | 2,367 | 99.4% |
| Men | 1,169 | 1,156 | 98.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 460–570 | 21% |
| SAT Math | 400–530 | |
| ACT Composite | 17–24 | 17% |
How Columbus State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Columbus State University's acceptance rate?
Columbus State University's acceptance rate is 99.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,523 admitted of 3,550 applicants).
Is Columbus State University test optional?
Columbus State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Columbus State University?
Columbus State University received 3,550 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,523.
What SAT score do you need for Columbus State University?
Admitted students at Columbus State University typically scored 460–570 on SAT Reading/Writing and 400–530 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Columbus State University getting harder to get into?
Columbus State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 55.2% in 2014–15 to 99.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.columbusstate.edu/.