Columbia Southern University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,528

5.99% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$14,085

After Financial Aid

2023 Enrolled Students

18,487

71.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

29.6%

107 Graduates

About

Columbia Southern University is a higher education institution located in Baldwin County, AL. N/A

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Costs

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After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,085.

In 2023, 25% of undergraduate students attending Columbia Southern University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 24% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,528

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Columbia Southern University was $5,528. N/A

This chart compares the tuition costs of Columbia Southern University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

In 2023 Columbia Southern University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,085. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Columbia Southern University grew by 13.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Columbia Southern University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

25%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

24%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

25% of undergraduate students at Columbia Southern University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 21.9% with respect to 2022, when 32% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Columbia Southern University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Columbia Southern University had a total enrollment of 18,487 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Columbia Southern University is 13,257 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,230. This means that 71.7% of students enrolled at Columbia Southern University are enrolled full-time.

Students enrolled at Columbia Southern University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (41.4%), followed by White Female (21%) and Black or African American Female (9.32%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (30%), followed by White Female (16.6%) and Black or African American Female (13.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

71.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Columbia Southern University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 18,487 students. The full-time enrollment at Columbia Southern University is 13,257 and the part-time enrollment is 5,230. This means that 71.7% of students enrolled at Columbia Southern University are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Columbia Southern University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Graduates

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Columbia Southern University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (1,250 degrees awarded), Protective Services (1,652 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (80 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Columbia Southern University are Accountants & auditors (1,017,082 people), Other managers (831,676 people), Financial managers (531,907 people), Chief executives & legislators (416,207 people), and Human resources workers (267,655 people).

The most specialized majors at Columbia Southern University in 2023 are Engineering Technologies (1,250 degrees awarded), Protective Services (1,652 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (80 degrees), Business (1,911 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (159 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Columbia Southern University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Columbia Southern University are Engineering Technologies (1,250 degrees awarded), Protective Services (1,652 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (80 degrees), Business (1,911 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (159 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Columbia Southern University are Elementary & secondary schools (647,521 people), Computer Systems Design (620,321 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (513,087 people), Construction (473,319 people), and Banking & related activities (464,964 people).

Time to Complete

18%

100% Completion Time

24%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 18% of students graduating from Columbia Southern University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 24% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 27% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.