Columbia Southern University

21982 University Lane, Orange Beach, AL 36561

  • Private for-profit
  • 4-year college
  • 4 trade programs
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About Columbia Southern University

Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit 4-year college in Orange Beach, Alabama, with about 30,425 students a year. It offers 4 trade programs we track, including fire science & firefighting, EMT & paramedic, police academy & criminal justice, and medical billing & coding.

Costs and outcomes

Average net price
$14,580
per year, after grants and scholarships
Completion rate
33%
of full-time students finish
Median earnings
$63,534
10 years after starting
Students with Pell Grants
24%
a sign of how many get federal aid

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Figures cover the whole school, not one program. Ask the school for the full cost of the program you want.

Trade programs

Public safety

Healthcare

Graduate counts are certificates and degrees the school reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS, 2023–24). Confirm current programs, schedules and costs with the school.

Location

Columbia Southern University
21982 University Lane
Orange Beach, AL 36561

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