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Columbia Southern University

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Tuition & Fees $5,808
Student Population 15,948
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $2,812
Graduation Rate 32 %
Students:Faculty 28 : 1

Academic Overview

Columbia Southern University is a private (for-profit), four-years institute located in Orange Beach, Alabama. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $5,808 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $3,820.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 15,948 students are enrolled.

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2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, Columbia Southern's tuition & fees is $5,808. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees is $3,820.
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Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$5,808
Graduate$3,820
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at Columbia Southern.
The average received amount of financial aid is $2,812 and 32% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 15,948 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1.
Graduation Rate for Columbia Southern University is 32 %
Graduation Rate
32%
Retention Rate for Columbia Southern University is 42 %
Retention Rate
42%
Student Population for Columbia Southern University is 15,948
Student Population
15,948
Student to Faculty Ratio for Columbia Southern University is 28 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
28 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $2,812 at Columbia Southern University.
Financial Aid Amount
$2,812

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address21982 University Lane, Orange Beach, AL 36561-9000
Phone251-981-3771
WEBwww.columbiasouthern.edu/
Admissionwww.columbiasouthern.edu/admissions
Online Applicationwww.columbiasouthern.edu/Apply-Now
Financial Aidwww.columbiasouthern.edu/tuition-financing/federal-student-aid
Net Price Calculatorwww.columbiasouthern.edu/tuition-financing
Veterans Tuitionwww.columbiasouthern.edu/military/military-tuition-information
Disability Servicewww.columbiasouthern.edu/student-support/disability-services

Offered Degrees

Columbia Southern offers 54 major programs through online completely. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's77
Bachelor's1616
Master's88
Doctorate (Research)11
Less Than 1 Year Certificate1414
Post-Bachelor's Certificate88

Special Learning Opportunities

Columbia Southern University is an online complete school which means students can get degrees through only distance learning. The school offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees via online classes.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
Degrees From Online Classes Completely
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✗
Study Abroad✗
Campus Housing✗
Board/Meal Plan✔

Veterans Benefits

Columbia Southern University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✔
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔
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