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Charleston Southern University

Acceptance Rate 86.75 %
SAT Average 1,060
Tuition & Fees $31,030
Student Population 3,418
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $21,261

Academic Overview

Charleston Southern University Campus, Charleston, SC
Charleston Southern University is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Charleston, South Carolina. It is a Master's College and University (medium programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
Charleston Southern University is affiliated with Baptist.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $31,030 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $19,244.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 3,418 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 86.75% and the graduation rate is 43% last year.
The salary after graduation from Charleston Southern University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $40,600. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, CSU's tuition & fees is $31,030. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees is $19,244.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$31,030
Graduate$19,244
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at CSU. The acceptance rate of CSU is 86.75% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 16.87%. The average graduation rate is 43% and the transfer-out rate is 40%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $21,261 and 94% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 3,418 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Charleston Southern University is 86.75 %.
Acceptance Rate
86.75%
Graduation Rate for Charleston Southern University is 43 %
Graduation Rate
43%
Transfer-out Rate for Charleston Southern University is 40 %
Transfer-out Rate
40%
Retention Rate for Charleston Southern University is 70 %
Retention Rate
70%
Student Population for Charleston Southern University is 3,418
Student Population
3,418
Student to Faculty Ratio for Charleston Southern University is 12 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
12 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $21,261 at Charleston Southern University.
Financial Aid Amount
$21,261

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address9200 University Blvd, Charleston, SC 29406-9121
Phone843-863-7000
WEBhttps://www.charlestonsouthern.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.charlestonsouthern.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://www.charlestonsouthern.edu/apply
Financial Aidhttps://www.charlestonsouthern.edu/admissions/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://tcc.ruffalonl.com/Charleston Southern University/Freshman Students
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.charlestonsouthern.edu/admissions/veterans
Disability Servicehttps://www.charlestonsouthern.edu/academics/student-success-center/disability-services/

Offered Degrees

CSU offers 98 major programs through online and on-site education where 15 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's705
Master's2410
Doctorate (Research)10
Doctorate (Practical)10
Post-Master's Certificate20

Special Learning Opportunities

Charleston Southern University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:1,370)
Board/Meal Plan

Veterans Benefits

Charleston Southern University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges