Columbia Southern University

Columbia Southern University Early Decision Results Release Date 2021

Columbia Southern University will release their Early Decision results on Wednesday December 15th. Share results and connect with other early applicants in the Columbia Southern University Community discussion.

Good luck to all early applicants!

Columbia Southern University Overview

Columbia Southern University is a private school in a small town setting in Orange Beach, Alabama. Columbia Southern University was founded in 1993 and now enrolls around 17,746 students a year, including 13,272 undergrads.

Planning to play sports? Columbia Southern University has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Columbia Southern University on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Columbia Southern University on the Student Life page.

Is Columbia Southern University a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at all of these areas to get a clearer sense of what Columbia Southern University offers and if it might be the right college for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Columbia Southern University

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 62% of students who start at Columbia Southern University come back for their second year of college. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Columbia Southern University Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Columbia Southern University

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Columbia Southern University. Based on this information, how does Columbia Southern University sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Columbia Southern University a good school for you?

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Where is Columbia Southern University?

Columbia Southern University is located in the small town setting of Orange Beach, Alabama.

If you want to see Columbia Southern University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Highway 59 to Orange Beach, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Pensacola Regional.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Columbia Southern University and Orange Beach are like without leaving home.

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