Safety Score
0.00 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Orange Beach, AL · Clery Act 2023 · Private For-Profit
Columbia Southern University
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 18,487-student campus.
- 0.00
- Incidents / 1k students
- #830
- Rank of 3,050
- #16
- AL rank
- 18,487
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Columbia Southern University reports 0.00 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #830 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 82% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.00
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #830
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 82%
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 0
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Columbia Southern University was unchanged from 0 to 0 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesColumbia Southern University is a Private For-Profit institution located in Orange Beach, AL, enrolling approximately 18,487 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 0 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within AL, it ranks #16 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 18,487 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Columbia Southern University is "Aggravated Assault" with 0 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in AL averaging 5.54 incidents per 1,000 students, Columbia Southern University reports 100% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data is not separately reported, which typically indicates no on-campus residential housing subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#830
Above-average safety
State Rank (AL)
#16
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
0
across 11 crime categories
Where Columbia Southern University sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
0 Safer than most safer than 82% of 1,807 ranked campuses
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
Columbia Southern University percentile rank 72.8%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #830 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Columbia Southern University reports 100% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $6,760
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $6,760
- Avg Net Price
- $14,580
- Median Debt
- $21,339
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 24%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 35%
- Retention Rate
- 71%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $55,140
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $63,534
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 59%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Enrollment scale
How campus size shapes the safety figures
With 18,487 enrolled students, Columbia Southern University is in the largest 4% of the 5,673 institutions in this dataset with a reported enrollment. The safety score above already normalizes reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students, so compare it with similarly sized campuses instead of treating a higher raw count as evidence that a campus is less safe. Use the annual crime table to see what was reported, then use the peer comparison to judge the rate against schools of a similar scale. A lower reported rate is not a guarantee of individual safety or a measure of reporting quality.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyColumbia Southern University: on-campus incidents by year
Stable
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Columbia Southern University vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
AL
Columbia Southern University
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
CA
Southwestern College
0.38 incidents / 1,000 students
NY
Binghamton University
6.34 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA · 18,469 enrolled
Safety Score 0.38
Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY · 18,456 enrolled
Safety Score 6.34
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC · 18,446 enrolled
Safety Score 0.33
Stanford University
Stanford, CA · 18,446 enrolled
Safety Score 20.22
Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN · 18,438 enrolled
Safety Score 0.43
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Columbia Southern University nationally (rank #830), regardless of size or state.
Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin
Las Vegas, NV
National Rank #829
Miami Regional University
Miami Springs, FL
National Rank #831
Strayer University-Alabama
Birmingham, AL
National Rank #828
Aveda Institute-South Florida
Davie, FL
National Rank #832
South University-Tampa
Tampa, FL
National Rank #827
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Columbia Southern University safe?
Columbia Southern University has a safety score of 0.00 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #830 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Columbia Southern University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Columbia Southern University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in AL.
Does Columbia Southern University have fire safety data?
Fire safety data is not available for this institution, which may indicate it does not have on-campus residential facilities subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements.
Understanding Columbia Southern University's Safety Profile
Columbia Southern University in Orange Beach, AL enrolls 18,487 students and has a safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #830 nationally. A score of 0.00 means no on-campus incidents were reported during the survey period, though this may reflect reporting practices rather than absolute safety.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents remained at 0 from 2022 to 2023.
What this means for you
Columbia Southern University's 0.00 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Columbia Southern University against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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