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Private 4 Year

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, Alabama

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Overview

Enrollment

15,948
Columbia Southern University overview
Location Orange Beach, Alabama
Online columbiasouthern.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Rural
Columbia Southern University overview
Size Mid-size
Status For-profit
On Campus Housing No
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Located in Orange Beach, Alabama, Columbia Southern University is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. Columbia Southern University has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  11,046 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 4,902 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $5,880 plus fees of $135.

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Admission Requirements

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$5,880
Costs for Columbia Southern University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$0
Other Fees$135
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $8,136
Budget for Other Expenses$5,528
Total One Year Cost$19,679

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

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Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

22% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Columbia Southern University students
Subject Percent of Class
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 35%
Business 32%
Engineering Technology 17%
Natural Resources Conservation 4%
Health Professions 3%

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Last updated February 24, 2024