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Columbia Southern University Healthcare Programs

Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit institution located in Orange Beach, AL. A Town On The Edge Of An Urban Area provides an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

Columbia Southern University Rankings

Columbia Southern University has earned the following rankings for healthcare programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking Rank Among
Overall Quality #1 of 1 State — Alabama
Overall Quality #1 of 1 Region — Southeast
College Major Best Value #1 of 1 State — Alabama
College Major Best Value #2 of 4 State — Alabama
Overall Quality #3 of 4 State — Alabama
College Major Best Value #3 of 6 State — Alabama
College Major Best Value #3 of 3 Region — Southeast
Overall Quality #4 of 12 State — Alabama

Where Is Columbia Southern University?

Location of Columbia Southern University

Contact details for Columbia Southern University are given below.

Contact Details
Address: 21982 University Lane, Orange Beach, AL 36561-9000
Phone: 25198137711278
Website: www.columbiasouthern.edu/
Admissions: www.columbiasouthern.edu/admissions
Financial Aid: www.columbiasouthern.edu/tuition-financing/federal-student-aid

How Do I Get Into Columbia Southern University?

You can apply to Columbia Southern University online at: www.columbiasouthern.edu/Apply-Now

How Hard Is It To Get Into Columbia Southern University?

Average Test Scores

Can I Afford Columbia Southern University?

The average net price after aid at Columbia Southern University is $14,975. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $5,944
In-State Fees $280
Out-of-State Tuition $5,944
Out-of-State Fees $280
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $6,224
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $6,224

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 2% of students at Columbia Southern University receive some form of financial aid (240 students).

About 28% of students at Columbia Southern University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $4,295 per student.

24% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $4,655.

Student Loan Debt

26% of Columbia Southern University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,738 per year.

Columbia Southern University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 7,788 students enrolled at Columbia Southern University. Columbia Southern University is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 13,053 undergraduate students at Columbia Southern University, approximately 64% are male and 36% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at Columbia Southern University

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Columbia Southern University undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Columbia Southern University Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 195
Black or African American 2,467
Hispanic 169
White 7,936
American Indian/Alaska Native 130
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 91
Two or More Races 378

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Columbia Southern University are listed below.

Top 5 Home States of Columbia Southern University Students
State First-Time UG Students
Georgia 29
Texas 29
Alabama 24
California 16
Florida 13

Additionally, approximately 0.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Columbia Southern University Graduate Student Diversity

5,376 of Columbia Southern University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Columbia Southern University, approximately 58% are male and 42% are female.

Graduate Gender Diversity at Columbia Southern University

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Columbia Southern University graduate students is as follows.

Graduate Racial-Ethnic Diversity at Columbia Southern University
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 161
Black or African American 1,370
Hispanic 96
White 2,677
American Indian/Alaska Native 43
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 32
Two or More Races 150
Non-Resident 5

Online Learning at Columbia Southern University

Columbia Southern University is a fully online institution — all programs are delivered through distance education.

At the graduate level, 0 students took at least one online class and 5,550 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Healthcare Programs at Columbia Southern University

Below are the healthcare degree programs are offered by Columbia Southern University, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program Bachelor’s Master’s Doctorate Total
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions 72 245
Health and Medical Administrative Services 148 200
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions 111 113
Public Health 96 96

Academic Programs at Columbia Southern University

Columbia Southern University offers 10 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Columbia Southern University maintains an open admission policy: Yes. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Yes
  • Dual enrollment credits: Yes
  • Life experience credits: Implied no

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