Columbus State University - College in Columbus, Georgia

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
Established1958
TypePublic university
Endowment$29.3 million
PresidentChris Markwood, Dr. (5th)
Vice-presidentTina Butcher (Interim)
Academic staff
473
Administrative staff
572
Students8,156 (Fall 2013)
Undergraduates7,013 (Fall 2013)
Postgraduates1,143 (Fall 2013)
Doctoral students
32
LocationColumbus, Georgia, United States
CampusSuburban, 132 acres (Main campus); Urban (RiverPark campus)
ColorsBlue, red, and white             
NicknameCougars
MascotCody Cougar
AffiliationsNCAA Division II, Peach Belt Conference
Websitewww.columbusstate.edu