Columbia Southern University
Private for-profit, 4-year
21982 University Lane, Orange Beach, AL 36561-9000
Quick Facts
13,053
Total Enrollment
37%
Graduation Rate
$55,140
Median Earnings (6yr)
$5,808
In-State Tuition
$14,975
Avg Net Price
28:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
About Columbia Southern University
Institution Details
| Type | Private for-profit, 4-year |
| Classification | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Size | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
| Online Only | Yes |
Location
| Address | 21982 University Lane |
| City | Orange Beach, AL |
| ZIP Code | 36561-9000 |
| County | Baldwin County |
President/Chief Administrator: Ken Styron (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 13,053 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 34% |
| Male | 66% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 62.2% |
| Black | 16.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 2.7% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 0.0% |
| Unknown | 13.8% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 92.1% |
| Part-Time Students | 39.8% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$5,808
In-State Tuition
$5,808
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,002
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,975
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 21% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 24% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 21% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $21,339 |
| Median Total Debt | $13,980 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $33,965 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 43% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $13,772 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $15,391 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $14,413 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $16,317 |
| $110,001+ | $17,878 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$55,140
6 Years After
$60,123
8 Years After
$63,534
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $32,086 | 75th percentile: $82,653
Earnings by Family Income Background
$37,678
Low Income
$66,222
Middle Income
$86,611
High Income
Student Outcomes
59%
Full-Time Retention
30%
Part-Time Retention
37%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
28:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$4,207
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$1,516
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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