Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About Charleston Southern University
Charleston Southern University (CSU) is a private university in North Charleston, South Carolina, United States. It is affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention (Southern Baptist Convention).
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96%
Acceptance
$21,666
Net price
2,893
Enrollment
47%
Grad rate
Report Card
Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
96%
Acceptance rate
1,059
SAT average
21
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$21,666
Average net price
$32,520
In-state tuition
$32,520
Out-of-state tuition
$12,200
Room & board
$0
Books & supplies
$44,558
Total cost of attendance
34%
Students receiving Pell grants
48%
Students with federal loans
$26,471
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$45,898
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$40,606
Median earnings (6 yrs)
47%
Graduation rate
63%
Retention rate
75%
Earn more than a HS grad
$9,047
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
2,893
Total enrollment
6%
Part-time
22
Avg. age at entry
31%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Charleston Southern University FAQ
Is Charleston Southern University a public or private school?
Charleston Southern University is a private nonprofit institution located in Charleston, SC.
What is the acceptance rate at Charleston Southern University?
Charleston Southern University has an acceptance rate of 96%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Charleston Southern University cost?
The average annual net price at Charleston Southern University is $21,666 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $32,520.
What is the graduation rate at Charleston Southern University?
About 47% of students at Charleston Southern University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Charleston Southern University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Charleston Southern University students earn a median of $45,898 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Charleston Southern University?
Admitted students at Charleston Southern University have an average SAT score of 1,059 and an ACT midpoint of 21. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Charleston Southern University?
Charleston Southern University enrolls about 2,893 students.
Campus
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