Columbus State University
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) |
| President | Stuart Rayfield |
| Provost | Shannon B. Campbell |
Academic staff | 300 |
Administrative staff | 495 |
| Students | 7,610 (fall 2023) |
| Undergraduates | 6,008 (fall 2023) |
| Postgraduates | 1,602 (fall 2023) |
| Location | , US |
| Campus | Suburban, 132 acres (Main campus) Urban (RiverPark campus) |
| Colors | (Blue and Red) |
| Nickname | Cougars |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II – Peach Belt Conference |
| Mascot | Cody Cougar |
| Website | columbusstate.edu |
Columbus State University is a public university in Columbus, Georgia, United States. Founded as Columbus College in 1958, the university was established and is administered by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.