by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a CSU degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how CSU measures up.
CSU is ranked #1,124 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of B (above average for value). Within Georgia, it ranks #42 of 99 for value.
These CSU majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Drawing | #2 of 15 |
| Drama & Dance Education | #18 of 53 |
| Teacher Education | #18 of 53 |
| Special Education | #40 of 162 |
| Communications | #49 of 200 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching | #56 of 252 |
| General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | #59 of 216 |
| Health Services | #59 of 216 |
| Music Performance | #59 of 221 |
| Art Education | #60 of 196 |
Below is the detailed CSU value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Columbus State University is ranked #34 out of #100 in Georgia for quality and #42 out of #99 for Georgia value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the CSU financial aid page to be sure.
Columbus State University is ranked #1,124 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Columbus State University is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at CSU costs about $14,955. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $59,818 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $20,780 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $13,115 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $14,955 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $59,818 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the CSU net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a CSU degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $83,120 | — | — |
| All Students | $59,818 | #1,124 | B |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $52,460 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $83,120 | — | — |
| All Students | $59,818 | #42 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $52,460 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at CSU shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $10,370 |
| $30K–$48K | $10,797 |
| $48K–$75K | $13,287 |
| $75K–$110K | $15,598 |
| Over $110K | $15,428 |
About 76% of CSU undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $7,591 per year. Get more details on the CSU financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average CSU cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.