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Private For-Profit4-Yearmedium campus
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
2.9Above Average
N/A
Acceptance Rate
35%
Graduation
About Columbia Southern University
Columbia Southern University is a private, for-profit four-year institution located in Orange Beach, Alabama. With an enrollment of approximately 13,053 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. The graduation rate is 35%. Graduates earn a median salary of $63,534 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $14,975 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
35%
Enrollment
13,053
Total students
Median Earnings
$63,534
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$5,808
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,808
Per year
Average Net Price
$14,975
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
Typical GPA Range
Data not available
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
Test-optional / N/A
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Composite
Test-optional / N/A
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$5,808/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$14,975/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$59,900
10-Year Earnings
$635,340
ROI Multiple
10.6×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Columbia Southern University
Student Outcomes
35%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$64k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
13,053
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
