Get Started with Columbia Southern University

Columbia Southern University is a family-owned accredited university committed to providing a valuable online education for working professionals that focuses on an industry-relevant curriculum and keeps tuition costs low.

The Admission Process

Our admissions counselors can help you every step of the way, from submitting your application to enrolling in your first course. Students who wish to use Federal Student Aid should refer to the admission process outlined under the Office of Financial Aid.

  1. Apply

    Complete your application for admission. There is no fee for the application.

  2. Submit Your Transcripts

    Upload copies of your transcripts via your MyCSU portal or utilize our Transcript Request Service and CSU will locate your previous academic and/or military transcripts for you.

  3. Receive Your Evaluation

    Once you have submitted your transcripts, we will contact you with your academic evaluation report results. CSU allows maximum transfer of credit hours for prior academic credits, training and relevant professional licenses and certifications. CSU also evaluates military training for course credit.

  4. Enroll

    Our helpful admissions staff will be with you every step of the way to make sure you get enrolled in your first CSU class without any difficulty.

Find the Program That's Right for You

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Ways to Save

Paying for school is possible. At CSU, there are many Ways to Save including scholarships, military tuition assistance, Learning Partnerships and more.

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Payment Options for Everyone

On average, CSU’s tuition is less than half the cost of our competitors. Plus, there are many Ways to Save including scholarships, military tuition assistance, Learning Partnerships and more.

Changing and Improving Lives Through Higher Education

In 1993, the Mayes family founded CSU. What began as a dream has grown into a thriving university that has empowered more than 60,000 adult learners to earn their degree. Today, CSU is still a family-owned institution that values family, learning and exceptional service.

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

Accreditation & Institutional Recognition

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

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