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Columbia Southern University
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Columbia Southern University
School profile / Orange Beach, AL
Columbia Southern University
For-Profit · 4-year·17,763 students enrolled
GradFax Verified · Federal IPEDS data, updated July 26, 2026
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Graduation rate
33%
Reported student outcome
Overview
Columbia Southern University is a small-town for-profit four-year institution located in Orange Beach, AL. It enrolls a mid-sized student body of approximately 17,763 students.
At a glance
Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Academics
Student:faculty
37:1
Avg class size (est.)
~93 students
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Costs
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Financial aid
Receiving financial aid
28%
Avg grant aid
$4,295
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Student body
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Location
Distance from home
Cost of living
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