Columbia Southern University
| Type | Private for-profit online university |
|---|---|
| Established | 1993 |
| Accreditation | SACS, DEAC |
| President | Ken Styron |
| Provost | Janell Gibson |
| Students | 18,487 (fall 2023) |
| Undergraduates | 13,111 (fall 2023) |
| Postgraduates | 5,376 (fall 2023) |
| Location | , U.S. 30°19′45.26″N 87°39′9.4″W / 30.3292389°N 87.652611°W |
| Colors | Navy blue & gold |
| Nickname | Knights |
| Mascot | 'Sir Maximus' the CSU Knight |
| Website | www |
Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit online university based in Orange Beach, Alabama, United States. It was founded in 1993 and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and Distance Education Accrediting Commission.