Columbia Southern University
A good fit for students considering a private for-profit institution in Alabama. graduation rate is below 40%; for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. a private for-profit school with 12,176 students.
About This School
Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit institution located in Orange Beach, Alabama with approximately 12,176 undergraduate students enrolled. In-state tuition is $6,760 per year. The graduation rate is 33%.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
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Will This School Pay Off?
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (12,176 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Columbia Southern University
21982 University Lane
Orange Beach, AL 36561-9000
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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