Columbia Southern University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5632 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1580 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1496 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #25 of 33 | In Alabama |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 11,330
- Graduates
- 4,618
- 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.
15,948 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 | 9129 (57%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2894 (18%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 2614 (16%) |
| Two or more races | 416 (3%) |
| Hispanic | 340 (2%) |
| Asian | 314 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 87 (0.5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 79 (0.5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 4 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Columbia Southern University is $12,366 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 | $11,883 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $11,793 |
| $48-75K | $13,522 |
| $75-110K | $12,881 |
| $110K+ | $15,942 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,880 | $4,020 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,880 | $4,020 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $5,880 | $4,020 |
| Fee in-district | $135 | $135 |
| Fee in-state | $135 | $135 |
| Fee out-of-state | $135 | $135 |
Columbia Southern University majors
Columbia Southern University has granted 2,691 bachelor's degrees across 16 programs, 1,817 master's across 8 programs, and 29 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 | 224 | 608 | 815 | 29 |
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology & Technician | 283 | 547 | 374 | |
| Fire Services Administration | 479 | |||
| Fire Science & Fire-fighting | 405 | 6 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 87 | 194 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 130 | 143 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 102 | 69 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 158 | |||
| Public Administration | 143 | |||
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 12 | 128 | ||
| General Studies | 129 | |||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 120 | |||
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 53 | 60 | ||
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Services Technician | 95 | |||
| Information Technology | 85 | |||
| Public Health, General | 84 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 70 | |||
| Homeland Security | 57 | 10 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 62 | |||
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist & Coder | 52 | |||
| Grand Total | 1,276 | 2,691 | 1,817 | 29 |
Columbia Southern University has a graduation rate of 33%, which is among the 16% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 33% | 34% | 31% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Columbia Southern University has published 55 scientific papers with 133 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Political Science, Law, Business, Psychology, Computer Science, Biology, Management, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 | 5 | 1 |
| 2015 | 3 | 3 |
| 2016 | 2 | 3 |
| 2017 | 6 | 2 |
| 2018 | 5 | 6 |
| 2019 | 2 | 6 |
| 2020 | 4 | 15 |
| 2021 | 5 | 23 |
| 2022 | 10 | 32 |
| 2023 | 3 | 40 |
Notable alumni
-
Steven Nordhaus
- Enrolled in Columbia Southern University
- Graduated with Master of Science in organizational leadership
- Occupations
- military officermilitary leader
- Biography
-
Steven Scott Nordhaus is a United States Air Force lieutenant general who has served as the commander of First Air Force since March 31, 2023. He most recently served as the Director of Operations of the National Guard Bureau from November 2019 to September 2022. Previously, he was the Commander of the Air National Guard Readiness Center from February 2017 to November 2019.
General info
| Academic calendar | Open enrollment - students may commence at any time |
|---|---|
| Total FTE staff | 777 |
| 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 |