Average

Score: 47/100

Columbia Southern University

4-Year Private For-Profit

📍 Orange Beach, Alabama 36561

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 37%

Outcomes

C+

56/100

Affordability

54/100

Resources

47/100

Experience

40/100

Prestige

32/100

Quick Stats

18,487

Total Enrollment

37%

Graduation Rate

59%

Retention Rate

28.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

For parents & investors

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Avg rent near campus: $2,533/mo
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🏆 Where Columbia Southern University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

Fire Services Administration

of 10 schools

#12

Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician

of 22 schools

#13

Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician

of 17 schools

#15

Homeland Security

of 22 schools

#18

Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management

of 24 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$5,528	$5,528

Financial Aid

67%

Receive Any Aid

47%

Receive Pell Grants

49%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 1,847 grads/yr Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician 1,766 grads/yr Fire Services Administration 974 grads/yr Fire Science/Fire-fighting 613 grads/yr Organizational Leadership 328 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 311 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 245 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 188 grads/yr Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 162 grads/yr Public Administration 160 grads/yr Health/Health Care Administration/Management 150 grads/yr Homeland Security 141 grads/yr Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management 139 grads/yr Information Technology 136 grads/yr Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician 113 grads/yr Environmental Studies 109 grads/yr General Studies 101 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 98 grads/yr Public Health, General 96 grads/yr Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder 50 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Columbia Southern University's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Training and development managers

$127k/yr 46,400 jobs

Industrial production managers

$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Administrative services managers

$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

18,487

Total Students

37%

Women

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 58%

Hispanic 2%

Black 18%

Asian 3%

Two or More 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

Fully Online 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 8%

25-64 (Adult) 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Columbia Southern University?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Columbia Southern University?

Tuition at Columbia Southern University is $5,528 for in-state students and $5,528 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Columbia Southern University?

The graduation rate at Columbia Southern University is 37%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Columbia Southern University a good school?

Columbia Southern University has a Repit College Score of 47/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Columbia Southern University?

Columbia Southern University has a total enrollment of 18,487 students.

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