Former names | Columbus College (1958–1996) |
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Motto | Primus inter pares |
Motto in English | First among equals |
Type | Public university |
Established | 1958 |
Parent institution | University System of Georgia |
Academic affiliations | Space-grant |
Endowment | $70.7 million (2020)[1] |
President | Stuart Rayfield[2] |
Provost | Pat McHenry (Interim)[3] |
Academic staff | 300[4] |
Administrative staff | 495[5] |
Students | 6,625 (Fall 2021)[6] |
Location | , , United States |
Campus | Suburban, 132 acres (Main campus) Urban (RiverPark campus) |
Colors | Columbus State Blue and Columbus State Red |
Nickname | Cougars |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II – Peach Belt Conference |
Mascot | Cody Cougar |
Website | www |
Columbus State University is a public university 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.