Charleston, SC
Admission is not highly competitive: about 76 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 26 percentage points since 2019, from 50% to 76% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5,398 | 2,680 | 579 | 50% |
| 2020 | 4,953 | 2,664 | 604 | 54% |
| 2021 | 3,940 | 2,254 | 690 | 57% |
| 2022 | 4,967 | 4,309 | 727 | 87% |
| 2023 | 6,072 | 4,620 | 725 | 76% |
Fall 2023 applicants
3,065 of 4,020 women and 1,555 of 2,052 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Charleston Southern University has an acceptance rate of 76% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 4,620 of 6,072 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 76 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
6,072 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 725 enrolled.
No. Charleston Southern University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 26 percentage points since 2019, from 50% to 76% — it has become less selective.