Charleston Southern University

Charleston, SC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About Charleston Southern University

Charleston Southern University is a mid-sized, private nonprofit institution in Charleston, SC, in a city setting. It enrolls about 2,893 students. The acceptance rate is 96%. 47% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $45,898.

96%

Acceptance

$21,666

Net price

2,893

Enrollment

47%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B+

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

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading480–600

SAT Math450–560

ACT Composite18–24

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

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

$0–30K

$20,145

$30–48K

$23,024

$48–75K

$20,697

$75–110K

$21,648

$110K+

$23,226

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing19.7%

Business18.3%

Biology7.5%

Education7.5%

Parks & Recreation7.0%

Psychology6.6%

Social Sciences5.9%

Computer Science4.7%

Criminal Justice3.4%

Transportation3.4%

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

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

31%

First-generation

Gender balance

63% women

37% men

Race & ethnicity

White

60%

Black

18%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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