Accreditation Related Memberships

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Columbia Southern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges(SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctorate degrees, and certificates. Questions about the accreditation of Columbia Southern University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Higher Education Related Memberships

American Council on Education

CSU is an institutional member of the American Council on Education (ACE), a major higher education coordinating body that influences public policy through advocacy, research, and program initiatives. ACE membership is open to accredited degree-granting colleges and universities, and higher education associations within the United States.

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Our tuition rate is less than half the cost of our competitors. Plus, textbooks are always included.

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Recognized by Quality Matters for their dedication to excellence in online learning, our courses are designed to accommodate anyone who is balancing school with other life commitments.

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CSU by the Numbers

450⁺ Courses Offered
129 Active Degree Programs
82 Countries Represented by Alumni
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Mark Sealy

B.S. Fire Administration

If it wasn’t for my degree with Columbia Southern University, I would not be where I am today.

Patrick Austin

M.S. Organizational Leadership

The programs offered at CSU allowed me to meet my goals in my personal life (being present for my family), while still allowing me to achieve excellence and education in my professional life.

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Accreditations & Institutional Recognition

Columbia Southern University is recognized for its integrity, rigorous academic material, transparency and high-caliber instruction.

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