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Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, AL·Private for-profit·12,176 students
Last updated: April 1, 2026

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.

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12,176
Students
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Net Price
33%
Grad Rate
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Earnings
10 yr
$21,339
Debt

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%.

Setting
Fringe town

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing22%
Health Professions10%
Computer Science4%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$6,760
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,760
Avg Net Price
N/A
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants24%
Median debt at graduation$21,339

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
33%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
71%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
N/A
after enrollment
Median Debt
$21,339
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$21,339
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$57,000
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
N/A
after enrollment

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White61%
Black19%
Hispanic/Latino1%
Asian1%

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

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Sources & Methodology

Data

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.

Important Caveats
  • 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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