Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
Columbia Southern University is a private university located in Orange Beach, AL, serving approximately 13,053 students. It has an acceptance rate of 58%.
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Tuition
$5,808
Acceptance
100%
Students
18,429
Type
University
Setting
Rural
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?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 3.0×Graduates earn about 3.0× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
37%
Freshman Retention
59%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
100%
SAT range
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ACT range
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Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
18,429
Undergrads
13,053
Campus Setting
Rural
City Size
Small Town
Clubs Count
164
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
40
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.38
Property Rate / 1,000
1.53
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Orange Beach
Violent Rate / 100k
299
Property Rate / 100k
1,659
Location
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Orange Beach, AL 36561
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