High Quality. Low Tuition. Completely Online.
At CSU, we're committed to providing the support, flexibility and affordability you need to make your career dreams a reality.
Start a new chapter with an online degree.
We understand that chasing your dreams takes courage, and we're here to support you every step of the way. Columbia Southern University’s flexible online programs are designed to fit your busy life, with start dates every few weeks and 24/7 online course access. Plus, with tuition that ranks in the top 1% for affordability, you can pursue your dreams without breaking the bank. From orientation to graduation, you'll feel like you have a front-row seat to your own success story. And with over 80,000 CSU alumni across all 50 states, you'll be joining a network of dream chasers who turned their passions into thriving careers.
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Why CSU?
- Over 100 online degree programs to match your career interests
- Flexible schedules with start dates every few weeks
- 24/7 online course access to fit your busy lifestyle
- Institutionally accredited by regional accreditor SACSCOC
- Nearly 2/3 of recent grads finished with zero student loan debt
- A network of 80,000+ successful alumni across the nation
Testimonials
Excellent. All of the faculty have been exceptional and they worked with me to help in any way they could.
Dan Hughes
My organizational leadership degree has helped my leadership qualities to understand people, organizations and change processes.
Diana Woolf
While in service, I started my associate degree at CSU, and it really set me up for success on the outside and assisted in my promotion to the rank of staff sergeant in the United States Army.
Arica Ureña
*Testimonials may not reflect the experience of all CSU students.
How much could you save on your degree?
By comparing CSU's tuition to other online programs, you'll see just how much you could save while still receiving a high-quality education. And with our flexible payment options and financial assistance resources, you can create a plan that works for you.
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Footnotes
- Based on tuition and fees. According to College Scorecard's four-year distance-only U.S. colleges (Dec. 5, 2022). Back to Affordibility
- Columbia Southern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Back to Accreditation
- Data calculated from internal Columbia Southern University financial data, based on 65.1% with zero student loan debt from the graduating classes of 2021, 2022 and 2023. Back to Student Loan Debt
- Multiple factors, including prior experience, geography and degree field, affect career outcomes. CSU does not guarantee a job, promotion, salary increase, eligibility for a position, or other career growth. Back to Making Your Dreams a Reality