Columbia Southern University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5278 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1473 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1391 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #24 of 33 | In Alabama |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 12,213
- Graduates
- 5,550
- Male:Female Ratio
- 62:38
- Control
- Private
for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.columbiasouthern.edu
Columbia Southern University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Columbia Southern University has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
17,763 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Columbia Southern University has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 10185 (58%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3725 (21%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 2450 (14%) |
| Two or more races | 514 (3%) |
| Asian | 347 (2%) |
| Hispanic | 254 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 119 (0.7%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 88 (0.5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 4 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Columbia Southern University is $13,117 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $12,913 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $13,455 |
| $48-75K | $15,569 |
| $75-110K | $16,226 |
| $110K+ | $17,408 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,480 | $3,756 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,480 | $3,756 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $6,480 | $3,756 |
| Fee in-district | $280 | $180 |
| Fee in-state | $280 | $180 |
| Fee out-of-state | $280 | $180 |
Columbia Southern University majors
Columbia Southern University has granted 3,579 bachelor's degrees across 17 programs, 2,156 master's across 12 programs, and 32 doctorate degrees in Business Administration and Management, General. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Columbia Southern University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 270 | 668 | 872 | 32 |
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology & Technician | 458 | 739 | 505 | |
| Fire Services Administration | 925 | 49 | ||
| Fire Science & Fire-fighting | 587 | 7 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 114 | 214 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 254 | 57 | ||
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 173 | 72 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 134 | 54 | ||
| Public Administration | 157 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 1 | 148 | ||
| Homeland Security | 73 | 68 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 141 | |||
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 8 | 125 | ||
| Information Technology | 41 | 89 | 3 | |
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Services Technician | 111 | |||
| General Studies | 101 | |||
| Public Health, General | 96 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 91 | |||
| Environmental Studies | 82 | |||
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist & Coder | 49 | |||
| Critical Infrastructure Protection | 12 | |||
| Human Resources Development | 9 | |||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 3 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 1,826 | 3,579 | 2,156 | 32 |
Columbia Southern University has a graduation rate of 33%, which is among the 15% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 33% | 35% | 30% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Columbia Southern University has published 79 scientific papers with 368 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Business, Psychology, Law, Computer Science, Medicine, Management, Biology, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 | 4 | 1 |
| 2014 | 8 | 1 |
| 2015 | 4 | 7 |
| 2016 | 2 | 6 |
| 2017 | 7 | 7 |
| 2018 | 6 | 9 |
| 2019 | 4 | 19 |
| 2020 | 7 | 37 |
| 2021 | 5 | 46 |
| 2022 | 12 | 63 |
| 2023 | 3 | 75 |
| 2024 | 5 | 58 |
| 2025 | 2 | 49 |
Notable alumni
-
Steven Nordhaus
- Enrolled in Columbia Southern University
- Graduated with Master of Science in organizational leadership
- Occupations
- military leadermilitary officer
- Biography
-
Steven Scott Nordhaus is a United States Air Force general who has served as the 30th chief of the National Guard Bureau since 2 October 2024. He previously served as the commander of First Air Force from 2023 to 2024. He served as the Director of Operations of the National Guard Bureau from 2019 to 2022. From 2017 to 2019, he was the Commander of the Air National Guard Readiness Center.
General info
| Academic calendar | Open enrollment - students may commence at any time |
|---|---|
| Total FTE staff | 932 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 21982 University Lane Orange Beach, Alabama, 36561-9000 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 8,000 |
| Phone | 25198137711278 |