Colleges · Columbus
Colleges in Columbus, GA
Columbus is home to 2 colleges with about 7,546 students on campus. The largest is Columbus State University. 1 more college is within 15 miles.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSColleges
2degree-granting, in Columbus
Students on campus
7,546fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
Columbus State University5,406 on campus
Most selective
Columbus State Universityadmits 99% of applicants
Lowest net price
Columbus State University$13,115 a year after aid
Every college
All 2 colleges in Columbus
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus
Also in Columbus: Miller-Motte College-Columbus, Rivertown School of Beauty Barber Skin Care and Nails (career schools).
Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Within reach
Other colleges near Columbus
1 more college is within 30 miles of Columbus.
Straight-line distance from the center of Columbus. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus.