Division II · Peach Belt Conference
Columbus State University · Cost & aid
Columbus, GA · City · Public · Master's university · the Cougars · Website ↗
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$35,851
Cost of attendance
out-of-state, on campus
$24,797
In-state
on campus
$11,384
Average net price
top quarter for affordability in Division II
$807k
Athletic aid, women's
$5,642 per roster spot
$761k
Athletic aid, men's
$4,397 per roster spot
Net price by family income
What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $35,851 sticker.
Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.
Athletic aid
- Athletic aid to women's teams$806,828
- Per roster spot$5,642 across 143 women's roster spots
- Athletic aid to men's teams$760,701
- Per roster spot$4,397 across 173 men's roster spots
- Recruiting spend, women's / men's$60k / $57k
- Tuition & fees$5,751 in-state · $16,804 out
Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.
Where it ranks
Among Division II schools; every list Columbus State University is on.
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