

Columbus State reports around-the-clock patrol by trained security personnel, emergency telephone or alarm devices, and a late-night escort or transportation service. Students should learn how to request help at the campus and time they actually attend.
The college's public safety procedures and emergency communications are more useful for day-to-day planning than an unsupported claim that any campus is categorically safe or unsafe. Students can review the college's annual security report for the reporting period, covered locations, and disclosed incidents. They should also locate current instructions for reporting an emergency, a concerning incident, or sexual misconduct, since those situations may use different reporting and support channels.
Crime
Murder
Negligent manslaughter
Rape
Fondling
Incest
Statutory rape
Robbery
Aggravated assault
Burglary
Motor vehicle theft
Arson
Crime
Domestic violence
Dating violence
Stalking
Crime
Weaponry carrying
Drug abuse
Liquor law violation
Crime
Weaponry carrying
Drug abuse
Liquor law violation
Data last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.