Columbus State University

Columbus State University
Former names
Columbus College
(1958–1996)
MottoPrimus inter pares
Motto in English
First among equals
TypePublic university
Established1958; 66 years ago (1958)
Parent institution
University System of Georgia
Academic affiliations
Space-grant
Endowment$70.7 million (2020)[1]
PresidentStuart Rayfield[2]
ProvostPat McHenry (Interim)[3]
Academic staff
300[4]
Administrative staff
495[5]
Students6,625 (Fall 2021)[6]
Location, ,
United States
CampusSuburban, 132 acres
(Main campus)
Urban
(RiverPark campus)
ColorsColumbus State Blue and Columbus State Red
   
NicknameCougars
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division IIPeach Belt Conference
MascotCody Cougar
Websitewww.columbusstate.edu

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.

  1. ^ As of June 30, 2020. U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2020 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY19 to FY20 (Report). National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. February 19, 2021. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
  2. ^ "Biography of the President". Columbus State University. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
  3. ^ "The Staff of the Office of the Provost". Columbus State University. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
  4. ^ "CSU Common Data Set 2010-2011" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on July 19, 2011. Retrieved February 25, 2011.
  5. ^ "Employees by Primary Function". ir.columbusstate.edu. Archived from the original on July 19, 2011. Retrieved February 25, 2011.
  6. ^ "Semester Enrollment Report" (PDF). Board of Regents | University System of Georgia. Fall 2019. Archived (PDF) from the original on November 27, 2019. Retrieved March 28, 2020.