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2026-27 cycleOrange Beach, AL
Columbia Southern University
Columbia Southern University is a private online university based in Orange Beach, Alabama. It specializes in flexible distance-learning degree programs for adult learners and working professionals. The institution features an open admissions policy and year-round enrollment.
Acceptance rate
98%
Undergrad enrollment
12,213
Test policy
Test optional
Application fee
Free
Supplemental essay prompts
No supplemental essays required
Columbia Southern University does not require school-specific supplemental essays for the 2026-27 cycle. Your personal statement carries the application.
Data gathered August 2026.