Columbia Southern University - Orange Beach, Alabama

Rachel E.

I love CSU! Came here as a transfer student wanting to get a degree in Tech. Staff is wonderful and they make the enrollment processes easy and simple! Along with that, having the support and help from your professors is amazing! You get a quality education and help with the career services and financial aid department!
They also have a cute AI chat bot that helps you with resources to classes and checks in on students periodically.
Overall terrific experience! Will be graduating with my undergrad in Information Technology in the fall! ❤️

Randy R.

I received an undergrad and a graduate degree from CSU. Online does not provide the classroom experience, but the ability to do course work from home at your pace is invaluable for a full time working person.

Stephen M.

I earned my MBA through Columbia Southern University. The advising staff was very helpful planning my degree, and the classes were very manageable. They also helped me use my military tuition assistance and GI Bill benefits. I'd recommend CSU to anyone looking for further education

C K.

I have an MSOSH (2016), MSESM (2018), & almost completed DBA (suspended 2020 due to the pandemic)from CSU. CSU is a great University to attend. I always felt the classes were well taught and I felt engaged in the course work. If you are a first responder or a safety professional you will find the curriculum at CSU rewarding and enriching in your personal and professional life.

Other Degrees: MBA University of Phoenix (UOP-2005), BBA Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU-1999), & ASISM Community College of the Air Force (CCAF-1992)

Ignacio G.

Columbia Southern University offers a fantastic online learning experience for college students. Their commitment to delivering quality education through online channels is commendable. It's an excellent choice for those seeking the flexibility of online education without compromising on the quality of their academic journey.

Brandon M.

ZERO STARS.

Fun story...I hurried to get my credentials in, my post 9/11 GI Bill eligibility letter, etc to be enrolled, for less than a week. To my extreme dismay, as I had asked the appropriate advisor multiple times, my VA benefits were NOT fully given to me. The school will tell you that taking their 2 class maximum is considered “full time” status for you veterans out there, don’t let them fool you. You deserve every penny for your time served.
To add to that, 1 of the 3 assignments I turned in before kicking this place to the curb, was graded on a personal level...meaning, I responded to what the assignment(discussion board) asked, yet because apparently my professor didn’t like my answer on a personal level, I was given less than a 100. It was a personal belief question and asking other students what made them join the class...who does that? How do you get an 87% on a pass/fail discussion board?
Don’t let me review sway you. Do your own research and enroll if you like. If you are a veteran, continue your search elsewhere brothers and sisters. They just want you for the VA payments.

T V.

A recent graduate with and BS in Environmental Management. CSU has been a great institution for higher learning. The instructors are extremely helpful and fair with the students. Tuition is competitive and having the books included has been a big help. The grading a fair and the instructors will push you to do your very best. I am extremely satisfied and would recommend this school.

Bo S.

Got my B.S. here, and am finished with my coursework for my MBA, just waiting for grades to be posted. Saw some of the negative reviews...thought I'd chime in.
Excellent School, especially for a Veteran like me. Well organized, and if you need support, ask for it, it will be there.
Accreditation is not an issue. If they weren't accredited, they couldn't take the GI bill. I found a job with a Fortune 10 company, and they accepted my degree just like any other. Whoever said that in the review down there is wrong.
Very well organized class structures, easy to navigate interface, and hell, they even send you the books for the class you register for- automatically and at no additional cost. Not once did they fail to do that.
Professors normally have a PHD or other terminal degree. Took a lot of classes, only had issues with one of them, and she's gone. Some were absolutely awesome.
That said, it's adult learning. Not everyone gets an A on everything. Do the work, get the grade you earned based on the syllabus and rubric for that assignment...it's not complicated.
I apply the things I learned in my classes to my work as a project manager. The direct relevance of the curriculum to today's business environment is outstanding.
IF you are looking for a great online school, especially as a Veteran, this is the place.