Columbia Southern University

4 Year
Orange Beach, AL
5.0 6 reviews

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Overview

Total enrollment

17,763

Location Orange Beach, Alabama
Website columbiasouthern.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Rural

Size Mid-size
Status For-profit
Housing No
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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. 13,550 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 4,213 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2024/2025, excluding room and board, is $6,760 plus fees of $280.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Open Admission

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$6,760

Costs for Columbia Southern University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$6,760
Books and Supplies		$0
Other Fees		$280
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living		$9,548
Budget for Other Expenses		$6,192
Total One Year Cost		$22,780

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

Data Not Available

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

22% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Columbia Southern University are Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, Business, and Engineering Technology. 35% of students major in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, 32% in Business, and 17% in Engineering Technology.