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Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, Alabama
Jan 1Application deadline
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About
Columbia Southern University is located in Orange Beach, Alabama. The university enrolls approximately 13,053 students.
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Cost breakdown
In-state tuition$5,808
Out-of-state tuition$5,808
Avg aid package$13,985
Students receiving aid67%
Pell grant recipients21%
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Admissions
Application info
Average GPA3.20
Student–faculty ratio28:1
Test optionalYes
Common AppYes
Application fee$0
Application dates
Early DecisionNov 1
Regular DecisionJan 1
PriorityJan 15
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Academics
Graduation rate35%
Retention rate59%
Student–faculty ratio28:1
Full-time faculty41%
Outcomes
Median earnings (10 yrs)$63,534
Avg starting salary$57,000
Job placement rate93%
Earn more than HS grad77%
Loan default (3 yr)7%
Loan repayment (3 yr)43%
Student life
Demographics
Large School
13,053Student size
Compared to 5,382 national average
More maleGender ratio
Female 34%Male 66%
62% WhiteRacial diversity
White 62%Black 16%Hispanic 2%Asian 2%Other 18%
Campus housingNo
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Avg faculty salary$50,484
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