Columbia Southern University is a four-year, private (for-profit) school located in Orange Beach, Alabama. The school focuses on the bachelor's or higher degrees and it also has vocational programs. You can check all offered degrees and programs at its area of study page.
A total of 17,763 students are attending the school and its graduation rate is 33%. Columbia Southern University offer 65 programs and, among them, 17 programs are for certificate programs.
2025 Average Costs of Attendance
For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees are $6,224 at Columbia Southern University. The total cost of attendance is $21,964 when a student lives off-campus.
2025 Average Costs of Attendance
| Tuition & Fees | $6,224 |
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| Books & Supplies | - |
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| Room & Board | $9,548 |
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| Other Living Expenses | $6,192 |
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| Total Cost of Attendace (COA) | $21,964 |
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1Columbia Southern University does not offer on-campus housing facilities and the COA is computed based on off-campus living.
Vocational Programs Information
Total Number of Vocational Programs
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. |
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| Online Programs | NOT OFFERED | 17 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
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| Overall Programs | NOT OFFERED | 17 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
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Columbia Southern University offers 17 certificate and vocational programs through 1-year certificate programs. All the programs can be conferred by distance learning.
We note again Columbia Southern University mainly offers bachelor's and graduate degrees. Check its area of study page for all degrees and program information at the school.
The following table summarizes the total number of completers by degree programs.
List of Vocational Programs at Columbia Southern University
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. |
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| Environmental Studies | NOT OFFERED |
15 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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On-Campus Student Services
Columbia Southern University provides a number of student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students.
On-Campus Student Services
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | No |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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| Library facilities at institution | Various Library Facilities Provided |
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