Columbia Southern University
| Type | Private for-profit online university |
|---|---|
| Established | 1993 |
| Accreditation | SACS |
| 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.