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Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
Columbia Southern University is a completely online university offering associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees, as well as
doctorates and professional certificates.
Web Site
www.columbiasouthern.edu/
Institution Type
Private for-profit
Coeducational
Yes
Undergraduate Students
14,973
Women
5,582 (37.3%)
Men
9,391 (62.7%)
Graduate Students
5,332
ADMISSION
Entrance Difficulty
Noncompetitive
Overall Admission Rate
100% of 1,654 applicants were
admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission
Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
Not reported
SAT Math
Not reported
SAT Critical Reading
Not reported
SAT Writing
Not reported
ACT Composite
Not reported
Selection of Students
Factor
Very Important
Important
Academic GPA
Standardized Tests
Essay
Extracurricular Activities
MONEY MATTERS
Cost of Attendance
Not available
Tuition and Fees
$6,335
Room and Board
Not reported
Average Percent of Need Met
Not reported
Average Freshman Award
Not reported
Average Indebtedness of
2011 Graduates
Not reported
Considered
Not Considered
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ACADEMICS
Academic Calendar System
Continuous
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
126
Regular Class Size
Not reported
CAMPUS LIFE
Orange Beach Population
5,620
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Students in College Housing
Athletic Conferences
Mascot
Sororities
Fraternities
STUDENTS
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.8% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1.6% Asian
22.9% Black/African-American
6.4% Hispanic/Latino
2.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
58.8% White
6.5% Unknown
International Students
0.0% from 50 countries
First-Year Students Returning
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
Not reported
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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ADMISSION
FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Entrance Difficulty
Noncompetitive: Virtually all applicants accepted regardless of high school rank or test scores.
High School Preparation
Examinations
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and
GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is
recommended
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject
Required Units
Recommended
Units
English
Scores Due in
Admissions Office
Exam
SAT or ACT
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT
Subject Tests,
or ACT
SAT Subject
Tests Only
Mathematics
Science
Foreign Language
Social Studies
ACT Writing Test Policy
Not reported
Use of SAT/ACT
Essay
Not reported
History
Academic Electives
APPLYING FOR ADMISSION
Admissions Office
Application Dates and Fees
Address
21982 University Lane
PO Box 3110
Regular Admission
Deadline
Rolling
City, State, Zip
Orange Beach, AL 36561
Application Fee
No fee required
Phone
(800) 977-8449 x1521
Application Fee Waiver
Not reported
Fax
(251) 981-3815
Not reported
E-mail
admissions@columbiasouthern.edu
Regular Admission
Notification
Accept Offer of
Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Decision Deadline
Early Decision
Notification
Early Action Offered
Early Action Deadline
Early Action Notification
No
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APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued
Application Form
Other Application Requirements
Common Application
Not accepted
Interview
Universal College
Application
Not accepted
Essay or Personal
Statement
Electronic Application
Available
Letters of
Recommendation
Not required
Other
Financial Need
Financial need is a consideration in
the admissions process
SELECTION OF STUDENTS
Factor
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Standardized Tests
Class Rank
Recommendations
Essay
Interview
Level of Applicant's Interest
Extracurricular Activities
Volunteer Work
Particular Talent/Ability
Character/Personal Qualities
First Generation to Attend College
State Residency
Geographic Residence
Relation with Alumnus
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment
Ethnicity
Work Experience
Very Important
Important
Considered
Not Considered
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PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION
Admission Rates
Overall Admission Rate
100% of 1,654 applicants were admitted
Women
Not reported
Men
Not reported
Students Enrolled
Not reported
Women
1018 admitted students enrolled
Men
1906 admitted students enrolled
Early Decision
Admission Rate
Early Action
Admission Rate
Students Offered Wait List
Students Accepting Wait List Position
Students Admitted From Wait List
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
Not reported
Average GPA
Not reported
Score of 700 - 800
Not reported
3.75 and Above
Not reported
Score of 600 - 700
Not reported
3.50 - 3.74
Not reported
Score of 500 - 600
Not reported
3.25 - 3.49
Not reported
Score of 400 - 500
Not reported
3.00 - 3.24
Not reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not reported
2.50 - 2.99
Not reported
2.00 - 2.49
Not reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not reported
SAT Critical Reading
Not reported
Score of 700 - 800
Not reported
Score of 600 - 700
Not reported
Score of 500 - 600
Not reported
Score of 400 - 500
Not reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not reported
SAT Writing
Not reported
Score of 700 - 800
Not reported
Score of 600 - 700
Not reported
Score of 500 - 600
Not reported
Score of 400 - 500
Not reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
ACT Composite
Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Gov. Officer
Not reported
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MATTERS
TUITION AND EXPENSES
Cost of Attendance
Not available
Books and Supplies
$640
Tuition and Fees
$6,335
Other Expenses
Not reported
Room and Board
Not reported
Payment Plans
Credit card, installment plan,
deferred payment
APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid Office
Application Process
E-mail
Application Deadline
Web Site
Award Notification
On a rolling basis
Method for Awarding
Institutional Aid
Not reported
Net Price Calculator URL
Net Price Calculator URL
Forms Required
Cost to File
FAFSA
Code is 041215
Free
Institution's own form
PROFILE OF FINANCIAL AID
Freshmen
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
Not reported
Financial Aid Applicants
Not reported
Found to Have Need
Not reported
Found to Have Need
Not reported
Received Financial Aid
Not reported
Received Financial Aid
Not reported
Need Fully Met
Not reported
Need Fully Met
Not reported
Avg. Pct. of Need Met
Not reported
Avg. Pct. of Need Met
Not reported
Average Award
Not reported
Average Award
Not reported
Need-Based Gift
Not reported
Need-Based Gift
Not reported
Need-Based
Self-Help
Not reported
Need-Based
Self-Help
Not reported
Merit-Based Gift
Not reported
Merit-Based Gift
Not reported
Merit-Based Gift
Not reported
Merit-Based Gift
Not reported
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PROFILE OF FINANCIAL AID - continued
Borrowing
2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
Not reported
Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates
Not reported
Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans
Parents of Students Receiving Aid
Not reported
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
Not reported
FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS
Loans
Federal Loans
State Loans
Other Loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available
Non-Need-Based
Available
None
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/
Achievement Award
Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Not reported
Creative Arts/
Performance
Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Not reported
Special Achievements/
Activities Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Not reported
Special Characteristics
Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Not reported
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Employment
Work-Study Programs
Not reported
Average Earnings from
On-Campus
Employment
Not reported
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Academic Calendar System
Continuous
Summer Session
Not offered
General Catalog/Bulletin
Online Catalog
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ACADEMICS
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Undergraduate Majors
Business Administration and Management, General
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Environmental Studies
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Fire Services Administration
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel
Administration, General
Information Technology
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Occupational Safety and Health
Technology/Technician
Organizational Leadership
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued
Most Popular Disciplines
Business/marketing, Homeland security, law enforcement,
firefighting, and protective services, Engineering technologies
Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
None
Special Programs
Study Abroad
Not offered
Online Degrees
Only offers online degree programs
CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Computer
Required
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
International Baccalaureate
Not reported
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Sophomore Standing
Not available
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FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION
Full-Time Faculty
126
Part-Time Faculty
379
Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
48%
Regular Class Size
Not reported
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
Not reported
ACADEMIC RESOURCES
Libraries
Library Available on Campus
Yes
Holdings
Computing
Computer Ownership
Students required to own/lease a computer
Computers Available on Campus
Not Reported
Internet/E-mail Access
Not reported
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Remedial Instruction
Tutoring
Available
Services for Learning Disabled Students
Not reported
Services for Physically Disabled Students
Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually
impaired services
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ACADEMICS
GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Science, Master of Business Administration
Master's Programs of Study
Business Administration and Management--General
Criminal Justice and Criminology
Emergency Management
Environmental and Occupational Health
Finance and Banking
Health Services Management and Hospital
Administration
Human Resources Management
Marketing
Organizational Management
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GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued
Doctoral Degrees Offered
Doctor of Business Administration
Doctoral Programs of Study
Business Administration and Management--General
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LOCATION AND SETTING
Orange Beach Population
5,620
Nearest Metropolitan
Area
Environment
Getting Around
Campus Map
Small town
Campus Size
Nearest Airport
Nearest Bus Station
Nearest Train Station
Weather
Temperature
Rain
HOUSING
College Housing
Types of Housing
Students in College Housing
Housing Requirements
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
100%
Off-Campus Housing Assistance
SECURITY
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Not available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Not available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Not available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Not available
PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Health Service
Not offered
Personal Counseling
Not offered
Child Care
Not offered
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SPORTS AND RECREATION
Intercollegiate Athletics
Athletic Conferences
Mascot
School Colors
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
WOMEN
Sport
Offered
MEN
Scholarships Given
Offered
Scholarships Given
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Club Sports
Women's Club Sports
Men's Club Sports
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Activities and
Organizations
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
student newspaper
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STUDENT BODY
Coeducational
Yes
All Undergraduates
14,973
Women
5,582 (37.3%)
Men
9,391 (62.7%)
Full-Time Undergraduates
7,005
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.8% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1.6% Asian
22.9% Black/African-American
6.4% Hispanic/Latino
2.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
58.8% White
6.5% Unknown
International Students
0.0% from 50 countries
Average Age
37
All Graduate Students
5,332
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION
First-Year Students Returning
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
Not reported
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
Not reported
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
Not reported
AFTER GRADUATION
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Average Starting Salary
Not reported
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
Disciplines Pursued
Not reported
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