Columbus State University is a public institution of higher learning located in Columbus, Georgia. Founded as Columbus College in 1958, the university was established and is administered by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, and is fully accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Address 4225 University Ave, Columbus, GA 31907, United States
Phone +1 706-507-8800
Notable Alumni Joni Ernst, Hugh Royer III, Sammy Rachels, Shirley J. McKellar, Kathleen Kennedy
Former names
| Columbus College |
|---|---|
| Established | 1958 |
| Type | Public university |
| Endowment | $29.3 million |
| President | Chris Markwood, Dr. (5th) |
| Vice-president | Tina Butcher (Interim) |
Academic staff
| 473 |
Administrative staff
| 572 |
| Students | 8,156 (Fall 2013) |
| Undergraduates | 7,013 (Fall 2013) |
| Postgraduates | 1,143 (Fall 2013) |
Doctoral students
| 32 |
| Location | Columbus, Georgia, United States |
| Campus | Suburban, 132 acres (Main campus); Urban (RiverPark campus) |
| Colors | Blue, red, and white |
| Nickname | Cougars |
| Mascot | Cody Cougar |
| Affiliations | NCAA Division II, Peach Belt Conference |
| Website | www.columbusstate.edu |