Student Population Overview
Columbia Southern University educates a diverse community of 15,948 students, with 11,330 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 4,618 engaged in advanced graduate studies.
Total Enrollment
15,948
All students across all programs
Student-Faculty Ratio
28:1
Students per faculty member
Academic Level Distribution
Enrollment Type
Columbia Southern University has a predominantly full-time student body with 69% of students being full-time and 31% being part-time, totaling 15,948 students across all enrollment types.
Full-Time vs Part-Time
69% Full-Time
31% Part-Time
11,046
Full-Time Students
4,902
Part-Time Students
Academic Level
71% Undergraduate
29% Graduate
11,330
Undergraduate
4,618
Graduate
Age Distribution
For undergraduates at Columbia Southern University, the majority of students fall in the 25+ age range with 10,425 students, but also includes 36 students in the Under 18 range, 79 students in the 18-19 range, 270 students in the 20-21 range, 520 students in the 22-24 range. For graduate students, the distribution shows 4,523 students in the 25+ age group, with 2 in the 20-21 category, 93 in the 22-24 category.
Undergraduate Age Distribution
Graduate Age Distribution
Gender Distribution
Columbia Southern University has more men than women with 3,910 female students and 7,420 male students enrolled.
Men
7,420
47%
Women
3,910
25%
Geographic Origin
Columbia Southern University has Infinity% (23 students) from in-state Alabama, and Infinity% (5 students) from international locations.
Regional Distribution
Additional Demographics
Campus Location
Orange Beach, Alabama
Town: Fringe