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Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, Alabama · Private For-Profit · Founded N/A

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$55,140

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Graduation Rate

35%

Annual Tuition

$5,808

At a Glance

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Total Students

13,053

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Retention Rate

59%

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Faculty Ratio

28

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Financial Aid

24%

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Median Debt

$21,339

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Campus Setting

Town

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Institution Type

Private For-Profit

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Founded

N/A

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Institution Overview

Columbia Southern University is a private, for-profit institution with a student body of 13,053. The university has a retention rate of 58.8% and a graduation rate of 35%. The in-state tuition cost is $5,808, and 23.8% of students receive financial aid.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median salary of $68,574. Five years after graduation, the median salary is $55,140, and ten years after graduation, the median salary is $63,534. The median debt for graduates is $21,339.

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Earning Projection Over Time

$69k

1 YEAR

$55k

5 YEARS

$64k

10 YEARS

Top 21% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Columbia Southern University graduates earn a median of $68,574. However, five years after graduation, median earnings decrease to $55,140. Ten years after graduation, median earnings increase to $63,534. The median debt for graduates is $21,339.

Columbia Southern University has a graduation rate of 35% and a retention rate of 58.8%. The university has an acceptance rate of an unspecified percentage. A total of 23.8% of students receive financial aid. The in-state tuition is $5,808.

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Campus Location

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Orange Beach, Alabama

Orange Beach, AL 36561-9000

Columbia Southern University is located in Orange Beach, Alabama. The campus is in a town setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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