PRIVATE NON-PROFIT · GRADUATE

Charleston Southern University

Also known as: CSU|CHARLESTON SOUTHERN|

📍 Charleston, South Carolina🏛️ Urban Setting👥 2,893 Undergrads🔗 www.charlestonsouthern.edu

Overview

Charleston Southern University is an small private non-profit research university in Charleston, South Carolina. It enrolls about 2,893 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 96%. Graduates earn a median of $45,898 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

96%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,059

480–600

Net Price

$21,666

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

47%

Retention

63%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$45,898

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

96.5%

SAT Average

1,059

ACT Composite

18–24

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200480 – 600 (mid 50%)800

Math

200450 – 560 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

118 – 24 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$32,520

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$32,520

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$44,558

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$21,666

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$20,145
$30,001 – $48,000	$23,024
$48,001 – $75,000	$20,697
$75,001 – $110,000	$21,648
$110,001 +	$23,226

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

48.5%

Academics & Programs

Charleston Southern University offers programs across 24 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Health Professions

19.6%

Business, Management & Marketing

17.8%

Education

9.8%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

9.0%

Psychology

8.8%

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

6.4%

Social Sciences

5.6%

Homeland Security & Law Enforcement

4.0%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

47%

On-Time (4yr)

37%

Retention (FT)

63%

% Earning >$25K

71%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$40,606

8 years

$43,795

10 years

$45,898

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

70.0%

White

58.4%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

60.0%

Black or African American

17.9%

Asian

1.3%

Hispanic / Latino

8.8%

Two or more races

4.8%

International

2.5%

Gender

Women

62.5%

Men

37.5%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charleston Southern University hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 96%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1059.

How much does Charleston Southern University cost?

In-state tuition is $32,520, and out-of-state is $32,520. Average net price after financial aid is $21,666.

What is Charleston Southern University known for?

Most popular programs include Health Professions, Business, Management & Marketing, Education.

What's the graduation rate at Charleston Southern University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 47%, and 63% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.