Dr. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education | Official website
Dr. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education | Official website
Of the five institutions in the county, Columbus State University was the only one that provided detailed enrollment data at the time.
At least 3,870 people applied to Muscogee County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 11,061 students enrolled in the universities, including 9,585 in undergraduate and 1,476 in graduate programs. In total 7.6% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of Black or African American (44.2%) and white (37.7%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, Columbus State University stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 7,479 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
NCES shows that enrollment data was not available for Georgia Military College - Columbus in Muscogee County.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller-Motte College-Columbus | -- | -- | 300 |
| Rivertown School of Beauty Barber Skin Care and Nails | -- | -- | 148 |
| Columbus State University | 3,870 | 3,406 | 7,479 |
| Columbus Technical College | -- | -- | 3,134 |
| Georgia Military College - Columbus | -- | -- | -- |
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