Value signal
Lower net price
After typical aid, families pay below the national average.
This school$15k
National avg$18.5k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
Tuition
$5,808
Acceptance
Open admission
Students
18,429
Type
University
Setting
Rural
Distance from home
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$5,808
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,808
Avg On-Campus Living
$12,000
Avg Off-Campus Living
$8,932
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$17,808
Net price (after aid)$14,975
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$13,772
$30k – $48k$15,391
$48k – $75k$14,413
$75k – $110k$16,317
$110k+$17,878
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$63,534
Median debt at graduation$21,339
Est. monthly loan payment$226
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 3.0×Graduates earn about 3.0× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants21%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans24%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
37%
Freshman Retention
59%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong post-grad earnings
$63.5k above avg
Manageable graduate debt
$21.3k below avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$5.8k
below avg
Net price
$15k
below avg
Pell
21%
Median debt
$21.3k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$63.5k
above avg
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
Open admission
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Orange Beach, AL 36561
Academics
Program format
Online
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Areas of study
EducationAgricultureHealth SciencesCommunicationsLaw & Criminal JusticeEngineeringVisual & Performing Arts
Programs (13)
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary Education
Health Sciences
Public HealthHealth InformaticsPre-Med
Communications
Journalism
Law & Criminal Justice
Criminal JusticePre-Law
Engineering
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Visual & Performing Arts
Graphic Design
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About Columbia Southern University
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- Where is Columbia Southern University located?
- Columbia Southern University is located in Orange Beach, AL, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Columbia Southern University?
- Columbia Southern University is a private university based in AL. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Columbia Southern University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Columbia Southern University is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Columbia Southern University?
- Columbia Southern University's published in-state tuition is approximately $5,808 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Columbia Southern University?
- Columbia Southern University reports total enrollment of approximately 18,429 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Columbia Southern University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Columbia Southern University.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of Columbia Southern University are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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IPEDS / NCES College Navigator
Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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CampusPin. (2024). Columbia Southern University, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/columbia-southern-university