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We know life doesn't hit pause when you hit the books, so we've designed our 100+ online degree programs to work with your busy schedule.
Earn your degree completely online.
At Columbia Southern University, we're in your corner, ready to help you knock down the barriers standing between you and your degree. With affordable tuition, flexible online programs, and field-tested faculty dedicated to your success, we don't just see your potential – we're here to help you unleash it.
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Why CSU?
- Tuition ranked in the top 1% of schools for affordability
- Institutionally accredited by regional accreditor SACSCOC
- Nearly 2/3 of recent grads finished with zero student loan debt
- 24/7 course access and 11 start dates throughout the year
- Supportive faculty and staff committed to your success
- Ideal for first-time students and those returning to complete their degree
Testimonials
My organizational leadership degree has helped my leadership qualities to understand people, organizations and change processes.
Diana Woolf
This school has a phenomenal veterans program and go out of their way to aid veterans in their educational goals. I am a true testament to that. Life can throw you curves, but this university will be there to help you on your journey.
Michelle Wood
CSU provides the highest flexibility possible and allows their students to pursue their studies as slowly or as quickly as they need.
Hasan Sami Moudarres
*Testimonials may not reflect the experience of all CSU students.
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Curious to see how Columbia Southern University stacks up against other online degree programs? Our cost comparison calculator lets you see exactly how our tuition and fees measure up to other schools nationwide. In just a few clicks, you’ll see why CSU is the smart choice for your education and your wallet.
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Footnotes
- Based on tuition and fees. According to College Scorecard's four-year distance-only U.S. colleges (Dec. 5, 2022) Back to Affordability
- Columbia Southern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Back to Accreditation
- Data calculated from internal Columbia Southern University financial data, based on 65.1% with zero student loan debt from the graduating classes of 2021, 2022 and 2023. Back to Student Loan Debt