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
Total Students
13,053
Retention Rate
59%
Faculty Ratio
28
Financial Aid
24%
Median Debt
$21,339
Campus Setting
Town
Institution Type
Private For-Profit
Founded
N/A
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.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$69k
1 YEAR
$55k
5 YEARS
$64k
10 YEARS
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
Orange Beach, Alabama
Orange Beach, AL 36561-9000
Columbia Southern University is located in Orange Beach, Alabama. The campus is in a town setting.