Columbia Southern University Rankings
| In the World | #4933 of 14178 |
|---|---|
| In North America | #1338 of 2629 |
| In the United States | #1261 of 2528 |
| In Alabama | #20 of 35 |
| In Orange Beach | #1 of 1 |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 14,364
- Graduates
- 5,670
- Male:Female Ratio
- 59:41
- Control
- Private
for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- columbiasouthern.edu
Columbia Southern University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
20,034 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 by race or ethnicity
| White | 9318 (47%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 5526 (28%) |
| Black or African American | 3427 (17%) |
| Hispanic | 719 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 448 (2%) |
| Asian | 368 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 101 (0.5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 50 (0.3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 9 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $10,074 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $10,035 |
| $48-75K | $10,355 |
| $75-110K | $11,627 |
| $110K+ | $13,598 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,520 | $3,780 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,520 | $3,780 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $5,520 | $3,780 |
| Fee in-district | $135 | $135 |
| Fee in-state | $135 | $135 |
| Fee out-of-state | $135 | $135 |
Columbia Southern University Majors
| Major | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 424 | 1,058 | 1,041 | 17 |
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology & Technician | 502 | 661 | 363 | |
| Fire Science & Fire-fighting | 638 | 24 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 251 | 294 | ||
| Fire Services Administration | 384 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 86 | 170 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 195 | |||
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 185 | |||
| General Studies | 180 | |||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 153 | |||
| Information Technology | 123 | |||
| Environmental Studies | 107 | |||
| Public Administration | 100 | |||
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Services Technician | 97 | |||
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist & Coder | 89 | |||
| Homeland Security | 70 | |||
| Public Health, General | 68 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 52 | |||
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 44 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Information Assurance | 43 | |||
| Grand Total | 2,084 | 3,339 | 1,979 | 17 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 22% | 25% | 18% |
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Publications & Citations
Publication count by topic
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Topical rankings by citation count
| Discipline | World Rank | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| Sociology | 4941 | 4 |
| Psychology | 5384 | 24 |
| Medicine | 6118 | 8 |
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 7 | 2 |
| 2015 | 3 | 7 |
| 2016 | 2 | 4 |
| 2017 | 3 | 5 |
| 2018 | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 | 6 |
| 2020 | 3 | 10 |
General info
| Wikipedia | Columbia Southern University |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | Open enrollment - students may commence at any time |
| Total FTE staff | 923 |
| Carnegie Classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and Contacts
| Address | 21982 University Lane Orange Beach, Alabama, 36561-9000 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 5,000 |
| Phone | 25198137711278 |
| Fax | +1(251) 981-3815 |