| Columbia Southern University View More Rivals | Auburn University at Montgomery View More Rivals | |
| #20 in Alabama | Rankings | #17 in Alabama |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Orange Beach, AL | Location | Montgomery, AL |
| Known as | AUM | |
| Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $5,808 | Undergraduate | $9,436 Alabama residents $20,092 out-of-state |
| $3,820 | Graduate | $8,884 Alabama residents $19,018 out-of-state |
| $2,812 | Financial Aid | $9,078 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $25 | |
| Acceptance Rate | 82.54% | |
| Yield | 32.96% | |
| Test Scores | 1,070 SAT, 20 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 15,948 | Total Students | 5,109 |
| 11,330 | Undergraduate | 3,754 |
| 4,618 | Graduate | 1,355 |
| 15,948 | Online Enrollment | 993 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 32% | Graduation Rate | 35% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 31% | |
| 42% | Retention Rate | 70% |
| Average Earning after Graduation | $38,000 | |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,200) $4,680 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 28 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 308 Full-time 181 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 225 Full-time 97 Part-time |
| 818 Full-time 185 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 554 Full-time 220 Part-time |
| $38,608 for Faculties $52,961 Part-time | Average Salary | $71,193 for Faculties $57,050 Part-time |