Columbia Southern University
Columbia Southern at a Glance
For Profit
School Type
4+ years
Typical Program Length
Town: Fringe
Campus Setting
16,412
Students Enrolled
31:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
33%
Graduation Rate
Cost of Attending Columbia Southern
$5,808
Avg Tuition
$6,041
Average Loan
$15,942
High Net Cost
Tuition History
Net price ranges from $11,883 to $15,942 depending on aid.
| Category | Tuition Trends |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $5,775 |
| 2022 | $5,775 |
| 2023 | $6,125 |
| 2024 | $5,808 |
Popular Academic Programs
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Fire Protection
- Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Fire Protection
- Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians
- Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Criminal Justice and Corrections
- Public Administration
- Health and Medical Administrative Services
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Criminal Justice and Corrections
- Homeland Security
Awards Conferred
| Category | Awards Conferred |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 5,158 |
| Master's Degree | 3,472 |
| Associate's Degree | 2,516 |
| Post-Bach Certificate | 94 |
| Doctor's Degree | 82 |
Columbia Southern Financial Outcomes
Percent of New Students with Loans
28%
Students have loans
Other Academic Services
- Yellow Ribbon Program
- Accepts Military Training Credits
- Recognized Student Veteran organization
- Accepts Credit for Life Experiences
- Accepts Advanced Placement (AP) Credits
- Academic and Career Counseling Services
- Employment Services for Students
- Digital Library Resources
- Trained Library Staff
Comparison with Peers
Tuition
Grad Rate
Loan %
Columbia Southern University
$5,808
33.0%
28.0%
Universities with Large Masters Programs
$23,079
53.1%
54.6%
For Profit
$18,168
62.1%
67.9%
Majority Undergraduate Programs
$31,844
58.7%
50.3%
Alabama
$12,128
42.4%
45.9%