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Columbia Southern University
Columbia Southern University
ORANGE BEACH, AL . 4 Year 4.5
#2191 in Best Colleges in America
21982 UNIVERSITY LN ORANGE BEACH, AL 36561

Overview

Columbia Southern University (CSU) is a private, online university based in Orange Beach, Alabama. Established in 1993, it offers a wide range of associate, bachelor's, master’s, and doctoral degree programs in fields such as business administration, health care, criminal justice, and occupational safety and health. As a pioneer in online education, CSU is committed to providing flexible, career-focused educational programs that meet the needs of working adults and non-traditional students. The university prides itself on its student-centered approach, offering personalized support and an open enrollment policy. CSU is dedicated to fostering lifelong learning, professional advancement, and personal success.

Rankings

  • 284

    #284 in Best Colleges for Business in America

  • 3

    #3 in Best Value Colleges in Alabama

  • 502

    #502 in Best Value Colleges in America

  • Best Colleges for Business in America 284 of 1,249
  • Best Value Colleges in America 502 of 1,482

Academics

  • C+Professors
  • B+Value
  • ADiversity
  • ASafety
  • AStudent Life
  • ALocation

Majors

  • Business
    1,161 Graduates
  • Occupational Safety and Health Technician
    1,090 Graduates
  • Fire Science and Fire Fighting
    522 Graduates
  • Fire Protection and Prevention
    515 Graduates
  • Police and Criminal Science
    419 Graduates
  • Healthcare Management
    192 Graduates
  • Human Resources
    185 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    168 Graduates
  • Information Technology
    114 Graduates
  • Environmental Science
    100 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $3,123
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    56%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    6,370 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    5,302
  • Undergrads Over 25
    91%
  • Pell Grant
    39%
  • Varsity Athletes

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