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.
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.
Complete your application for admission. There is no fee for the application.
CSU will locate your previous academic and/or military transcripts for you at no cost. To start the transcript request process, simply list your previously attended institutions to the application for admission and authorize CSU to request them on your behalf.
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.
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.
Paying for school is possible. At CSU, there are many Ways to Save including scholarships, military tuition assistance, Learning Partnerships and more.
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.
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.
Columbia Southern University is recognized for its integrity, rigorous academic material, transparency and high-caliber instruction.
