Columbia Southern University
Columbia Southern University is a Private (for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Orange Beach, AL. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. Columbia Southern University is a completely online college that all degrees can be earned entirely through the distance learning.The 2019 tuition & fees at Columbia Southern University is $5,535. 12,759 students (84.78% of the enrolled undergraduate students) have received grant or scholarships and the average aid amount is $1,903 at Columbia Southern University. The school has a total enrollment of 20,818 and student to faculty ratio is 1.54% (65 to 1).
Directory Information
| Address | 21982 University Lane, Orange Beach, AL 36561-9000 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 251-981-3771 |
| WEB | www.columbiasouthern.edu |
| Admission | www.columbiasouthern.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | www.columbiasouthern.edu/Apply-Now |
| Financial Aid | www.columbiasouthern.edu/tuition-financing/federal-student-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | www.columbiasouthern.edu/tuition-financing/net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | www.columbiasouthern.edu/Financial |
| Disability Service | www.columbiasouthern.edu/consumer-information/office-of-disability |
| School Type | Private (for-profit), 4 or more years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
2019 Tuition & Fees and 2020 Estimation
For undergraduate school, its 2019 tuition and fees are $5,535. For graduate programs, its 2019 graduate school tuition and fees are $3,735.
The estimated 2020 tuition & fees are $5,658. The estimated 2020 graduate school tuition & fees are $3,859.
| Undergraduate | $5,535 |
|---|---|
| Graduate | $3,735 |
source: IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education
| Undergraduate | $5,658 |
|---|---|
| Graduate | $3,859 |
The estimation for 2019-2020 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
2019 Key Stats
The average graduation rate is 31%. Total 20,818 students are attending at the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in next table.
| Graduation Rate » | 31% |
|---|---|
| Retention Rate | 50%(full-time), 23% (part-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 1.54% (65 to 1) |
| Student Population » | 20,818 (15,050 undergraduate) |
| Average Financial Aid » | $1,903 |
Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services
At Columbia Southern University, all courses can be done through online classes completely (both undergraduate and graduate degrees).Next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.
| Online Class | Undergraduate, Graduate |
|---|---|
| Degrees From Online Classes Completely | |
| ROTC | No |
| Weekend/Evening College | No |
| Teacher Certification | No |
| Study Abroad | No |
It provides a number of student services including academic/career counseling services.
| Remedial services | No |
|---|---|
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
| Employment services for students | No |
| Placement services for completers | No |
| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
| Library facilities at institution | Various Library Facilities Provided |
Special Characteristics
Next table illustrates special characteristics of Columbia Southern University.
| Religious Affiliation | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Has Hospital | No |
| Offer Medical Degree | No |
| Board/Meal Plan | No |
| Dormitory Capacity | No Campus Housing Facilities Provided |
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