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Charleston Southern University

Charleston Southern University is a small, private institution located in Charleston, sc. Founded in 1964, Charleston Southern University offers undergraduate degrees in 75 majors.

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4 Year, Private

Division 1

2,914 undergraduates

$31,030 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into Charleston Southern University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 76.1%

SAT score average 1056

ACT score average 19

Average high school GPA N/A

Application fee $25

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Charleston Southern University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

13 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management

Health and Medical Professions

Education and Teaching

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Social Sciences and Psychology

Law and Legal Studies

Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Biology, General

Psychology, General

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

Health and Physical Education/Fitness

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $31,030

Additional expenses

Room & board $11,590

Books & supplies N/A

Other expenses $4,600

Cost of attendance* $47,220

Average financial aid package $15,036

Estimated cost $32,184 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $31,030

Additional expenses

Room & board $11,590

Books & supplies N/A

Other expenses $4,600

Cost of attendance* $47,220

Average financial aid package $15,036

Estimated cost $32,184 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Charleston Southern University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,914, with gender binary students split 37% male and 63% female.

Total enrollment

3,545

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

56%

African American %

17%

Hispanic American %

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

15%

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Charleston Southern University, students love their Student Government. Student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

9200 University Blvd, Charleston, SC 29406

8438637000

https://www.charlestonsouthern.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Student government

Baptist student union

Fellowship of christian athletes

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Charleston Southern University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Charleston Southern University?

Charleston Southern University is located in Charleston, sc.

What is the acceptance rate at Charleston Southern University?

The acceptance rate for Charleston Southern University is 76%.

What’s the average GPA for Charleston Southern University?

The average high school GPA for Charleston Southern University students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Charleston Southern University?

The estimated cost for 4 years at Charleston Southern University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $171,240.

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