School Overview

The following table shows the basic characteristic of Columbia Southern University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
Contact Information
Address21982 University Lane, Orange Beach, AL 36561-9000
Phone251-981-3771
WEBwww.columbiasouthern.edu/
Admission Information
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
School Category
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryMaster's College and University (larger programs)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree - research/scholarship

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

Columbia Southern University has an open admission policy (any students can attend with high school diploma or a certificate of attendance or General Educational Development (GED) certificate). Contact the school to get more information.
Open Admission Policy✔

Tuition & Fees

Columbia Southern's 2024 tuition & fees is $5,808 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition decreased by -3.44% compared to the last year's rate ($6,015).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $3,820. The graduate tuition decreased by -8.06% compared to the last year's rate.
Amounts
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$5,808
Graduate Tuition & Fees$3,820
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
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Student Population

A total of 15,948 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 15,948 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Columbia Southern has 11,330 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 4,618 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students15,948
Undergraduate Students11,330
Graduate Students4,618
Online Enrollment15,948
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Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

Columbia Southern offers 58 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 58 out of the 58 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Columbia Southern
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs58 Programs
Number of online programs58 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsCertificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year
1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
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On-campus day care for students✗
Distance Learning (online classes)✔
ROTC✗
Study Abroad✗
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✗