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Columbus State scholarships and merit aid

Two prices: the posted one, and yours.

Posted price$27,478per year · 2026-2027 · cost of attendance
Yours?depends on the rules below

The short answer

Columbus State may be worth checking, but its awards do not follow a simple grades-and-scores chart. Start with the published scholarships below.

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Published scholarships

These amounts and requirements come from the school’s own published pages. Open an award to see who qualifies and how to keep it.

Where does your student land?

  1. Student Research And Creative Endeavors Srace GrantsUp to $300Not automatic
    Published awardOther selection criteria

    Student Research And Creative Endeavors Srace Grants

    Up to $300

    Variable or qualified amountNot recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules. Confirm the policy year with the school.

    Start with the award’s published eligibility.

  2. Hope ScholarshipAmount not publishedNot automatic
    Published awardOther selection criteria

    Hope Scholarship

    Amount not published

    Published award termsNot recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules. Confirm the policy year with the school.

    Start with the award’s published eligibility.

  3. Zell Miller ScholarshipAmount not publishedNot automatic
    Published awardOther selection criteria

    Zell Miller Scholarship

    Amount not published

    Published award termsNot recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules. Confirm the policy year with the school.

    Start with the award’s published eligibility.

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What makes Columbus State different

Georgia residents with strong academics can access state scholarship programs alongside campus honors and research awards.

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Selection beyond grades and scores

Start with the selection process.

These awards are not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read each award's selection rules, application steps and dates. Meeting a minimum is not an award offer.

  1. Read the selection rules

    Look for the school's stated criteria and whether an additional application is needed.

  2. Check the application dates

    Confirm the current admission and scholarship deadlines directly with the school.

  3. Know what happens next year

    Check renewal, credit requirements and how other aid affects the award.

The fine print / Three questions to carry forward

Before you count on it.

Does it apply to us? Confirm the entering year, residency and every eligibility condition.

Can we keep it? Check renewal GPA, credits and how long the award lasts.

Can we combine it? Ask how outside scholarships and other school awards change the offer.

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Who this school may work for

This page is for Georgia residents who may qualify for HOPE or Zell Miller scholarships, as well as students seeking an honors college experience with funding for undergraduate research and creative projects.

Published yearly cost: Approximately $27,478 for 2026-2027. Source

Cost and graduation facts

Federal reporting on who actually enrolls at Columbus State, what they paid after aid, and what happened next — independent of anything the school markets.

Average annual net price by family income at Columbus State, academic year 2021-22 — in-state, Title-IV aid recipients only
Family incomeAverage net price paid
$0–$30,000$11,271
$30,001–$48,000$11,873
$48,001–$75,000$13,786
$75,001–$110,000$16,542
$110,001+$18,329
All income levels (average)$13,115

Sticker price vs. what students actually pay

Published tuition & fees (in-state), AY 2022-23
$5,898
Published tuition & fees (out-of-state), AY 2022-23
$17,610
Average net price paid (all Title-IV aid), AY 2021-22
$13,115

That works out to roughly a 39% discount below the federal AY 2021-22 average cost of attendance of $21,676 (College Scorecard — a separate, federally reported figure, not the published cost of attendance shown above).

Columbus State is a public school; Scorecard's net price figure covers in-state, Title-IV-aid-recipient payers only — there is no comparable federal figure for out-of-state students.

Outcomes for students who enrolled here

Graduation rate (150% of normal time), 2016 cohort
42%
First-year retention rate, 2021 cohort
70%
Median debt at completion, 2020–2021 completers
$26,000 (~$276/mo on a 10-yr plan)
Median earnings, 10 years after entry (measured 2020-21)
$44,544
Share of students receiving a Pell grant, AY 2021-22
57%
Share of students receiving a federal loan, AY 2021-22
43%
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Other Columbus State scholarships worth checking

These awards can be harder to find. Each one has its own rules.

AmountUp to $300EligibilityStudent Research And Creative Endeavors Grants provide up to $300 for materials, supplies, or travel costs to disseminate research findings or creative projects.

Source

AmountAmount not publishedEligibilityHonors Educational Activity Grants support Honors students' co-curricular activities such as research, conference travel, and study abroad programs.

Source

Amount$1,000EligibilityThe University Scholarship is a one-time scholarship valued at $1,000 for entering freshmen admitted to the CSU Honors College.

Source

AmountUp to $2,500EligibilityThe Tower Scholarship is an annual, renewable scholarship of up to $2,500 for entering freshmen admitted to the CSU Honors College.

Source

AmountUp to $5,000EligibilityThe Presidential Scholarship is an annual, renewable scholarship of up to $5,000 for entering freshmen admitted to the CSU Honors College.

Source

Columbus State merit aid FAQ

  • What is the deadline for College Scholarships For Undergraduates?

    The deadline for Honors College Scholarships for Undergraduates is April 15 each year.

  • What is the deadline for Educational Activity Grant?

    Applications for the Honors Educational Activity Grant are due September 15, December 15, and April 15 of each year.

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Sources used on this page

Every claim is checked against Columbus State’s own published materials. Below is the full reference set.

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