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Welcome to Columbia Southern University

For over 25 years, CSU has helped adult learners achieve their goals with affordable, expert-led online degree programs. Gain real-world skills and industry insights to stay competitive in your career.

Affordable Education

Affordable Education

Affordable Education

Scholarship Opportunities

Affordable Education

Accredited Programs

Changing and Improving
Lives Through Higher Education

Founded in 1993, CSU has helped over 80,000 adult learners earn their degrees. CSU is still an institution that values family, learning, and exceptional service.

Courses
Offered:
450+
Active Degree
Programs:
100+
Degrees
Conferred:
100K+
Cost of
Textbooks:
$0

For more than 25 years, Columbia Southern University has set the standard in online education.

CSU is a student-centered university that puts you first.

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Payment Options for Everyone

On Average, Our Tuition is Less Than Other Online Universities.*

Offering some of the lowest rates per credit among other online universities, we are committed to helping you achieve your goals through affordable education. CSU Learning Partners receive a tuition discount that is applied to the full tuition rate. On top of that, textbooks are provided at no cost.

*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), Winter 2021-2022, Student Financial Aid component.

We are committed to YOUR success

Core Values

  • Organizational Health

  • Humility

  • Exceptional Service

  • Flexibility

  • Excellence

  • Relationships

Accreditations & Institutional Recognition

Columbia Southern University is recognized for its integrity, rigorous academic material, transparency and high-caliber instruction.

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