Columbia Southern University

Superior Service. Flexible Programs. Exceptional Value.

At Columbia Southern University (CSU), we offer completely online degree programs, open enrollment, affordable tuition rates, and a flexible learning style designed to accommodate your life. Choose from associate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral degrees or certificate programs in a variety of fields such as: business administration, fire science, criminal justice administration and occupational safety and health.

Why CSU?

Outlined below are just a few of the features you can expect from CSU.

Maximum Transfer Credit

In comparison to the majority of institutions, CSU allows maximum transfer credit for your prior academic credit, training, and relevant professional licenses and certifications. You can transfer up to 75 percent of undergraduate courses and 50 percent of graduate courses into your degree program at CSU.

Open Enrollment

Begin courses at anytime and study when it best fits your schedule. With the CSU Per-Course/Open Enrollment System there are no predetermined semester or session dates to contend with.

Flexible Learning

Forget the days of scheduled online sessions and on-site test taking! At CSU, residency is not a requirement and coursework can be completed at times that are most convenient for you. Faculty and staff offer flexible, individualized instruction designed to provide each student with the guidance and support necessary for successful course completion.

Courses at CSU are completely asynchronous. Your coursework is completed independently and you can progress and study offline anytime and anywhere that works best for you. Turning in your assignments is simple: log into the class system, submit your work by the due date, and that's all!

Complimentary Tutoring Services

CSU is committed to providing students with the resources they need to successfully complete their program of study. As part of this commitment, writing and math tutoring services are available at no cost.

Textbooks at No Cost

Textbooks are provided at no cost through the CSU Book Grant as long as the student successfully completes the course.

Affordable Education

When comparing quality and cost, CSU is your best option. Our tuition is competitively priced to make achieving a quality education affordable and realistic for the average person. Federal financial aid and military educational benefits are also available for eligible participants.

No Entrance Exams Required

CSU does not require minimum entrance scores for the ACT, SAT, GRE, or GMAT to be accepted for admission into our programs.