Admission & test scores

Columbus State University SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 800–1060 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 21. Columbus State University admits 99% of applicants — largely open. 70% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range800–1060middle half of admits
ACT midpoint21admitted students
Acceptance rate99%largely open
First-year retention70%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile
800
Average
977
75th percentile
1060

A quarter of admitted students scored below 800 and a quarter above 1060. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 5,625.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

UniversityAvg SATACTAcceptanceIn-state tuition
Georgia Southwestern State University Americus, Georgia 978 21 75% $5,220
Alabama State University Montgomery, Alabama 976 18 98% $11,248
Coppin State University Baltimore, Maryland 975 — 46% $7,100
Bethel University McKenzie, Tennessee 972 18 60% $18,712
Morgan State University Baltimore, Maryland 971 18 82% $8,229
Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky 971 — 94% $11,652

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

Columbus State University admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for Columbus State University?
The middle half of admitted students scored between 800 and 1060 on the SAT, with an average of 977. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.
What ACT score does Columbus State University require?
The ACT midpoint of admitted students is 21.
How hard is it to get into Columbus State University?
Columbus State University admits 99% of applicants, which is largely open. Of those who enrol, 70% return for a second year.
Does Columbus State University require SAT or ACT scores?
This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.
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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.