Columbia Southern University

Columbia Southern University is a 4-year, private university located in Orange Beach, AL. Students at CSU can enroll in associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs.

The total max cost for a degree with Columbia Southern University is $28,200. 

Columbia Southern University Military & Veteran Support Programs

CSU offers the following veteran and military support programs:

• CSU has GI Bill approved programs
• Has a Student Veterans of America chapter
• Offers credit for military experience
• Awards credit for the CLEP and DSST exams
• Approved for Tuition Assistance
• CSU is a Yellow Ribbon school
• CSU is a MyCAA approved school

Is Columbia Southern University a GI Bill approved school?

Yes, CSU is a GI Bill approved school. However, you will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by the GI Bill. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Is Columbia Southern University a Yellow Ribbon school?

Yes, CSU is a Yellow Ribbon school.

Eligible military and veteran students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero tuition costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is 100% covered by the Yellow Ribbon. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Does Columbia Southern University offer Yellow Ribbon for master’s programs?

Yes, CSU offers Yellow Ribbon funding for master’s programs.  

Eligible students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred advanced degree program is in fact covered by the Yellow Ribbon. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Does Columbia Southern University offer a military discount or reduced tuition rates for military and veterans?

Yes, CSU offers a military discount or reduced tuition for military and veterans. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

What are Columbia Southern University’s online tuition rates for military and veterans?

At $235 per credit hour CSU's online tuition rate for active military does not exceed the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour. This means that the student may not have out-of-pocket costs.  For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Does Columbia Southern University offer online degree programs?

Yes, CSU offers online degree programs. 

Is Columbia Southern University approved for Tuition Assistance?

Yes, CSU is approved for Tuition Assistance.  

Eligible students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by Tuition Assistance. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Does Columbia Southern University offer master’s programs covered by Tuition Assistance?

Yes, CSU has master’s degree programs covered by Tuition Assistance funding.  

Eligible active military students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket.  You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by Tuition Assistance. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Is Columbia Southern University a military friendly school?

CSU is considered military friendly. They feature a veteran counselor on campus, credit for military service, and are a Alabama, Yellow Ribbon School.  In addition, the school is approved for tuition assistance offering a reduced tuition rate for the military.

Is Columbia Southern University a MyCAA school?

Yes, CSU is a Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) approved school.  For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Message from Columbia Southern University

At Columbia Southern University, approximately 40% of our students are military affiliated. Scholarships, tuition discounts and assistance with VA benefits are just a few of the benefits available to military and veteran students.