Charleston Southern University
9200 University Blvd
Charleston SC 29410
(843) 863-7000
General Information
- Campus Setting
City: Small
- Type of School
Private, not-for-profit
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
3,201 (2,762 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
- Calendar
Four-one-four plan
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
17 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
74% / 26%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
39% / 61%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
86% / 14%
- In-State / Out-of-State
80% / 20%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees
$19,238
- Room & Board$7,394
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
73%
- Average Financial Aid Package$13,641
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants2,986
- Students Admitted
1,839
(62%)
- Students Enrolled618
(21%)
- Average High School GPA3.3
- Students in top 10% of HS Class21%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
440-600
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
450-550
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
18-22
See More About Admissions »
Biological and biomedical sciences
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Biochemistry
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Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Accounting
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
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Business/Commerce, General
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Finance, General
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Management Information Systems, General
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Computer Science
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Education
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Early Childhood Education and Teaching
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Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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Secondary School Administration/Principalship
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Social Studies Teacher Education
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Spanish Language Teacher Education
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Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
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English language and literature/letters
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English Language and Literature, General
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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Music Therapy/Therapist
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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History
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American History (United States)
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European History
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History, General
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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Humanities/Humanistic Studies
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Mathematics and statistics
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Applied Mathematics
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Mathematics, General
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Health and Physical Education, General
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Philosophy and religious studies
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Psychology
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Psychology, General
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Science technologies/technicians
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Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
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Security and protective services
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Social sciences
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Economics, General
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Political Science and Government, General
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Social Sciences, General
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Sociology
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Theology and religious vocations
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Religious/Sacred Music
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Youth Ministry
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Visual and performing arts
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Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
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Music Performance, General
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Music, General
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants2,986
- Students Admitted
1,839
(62%)
- Students Enrolled618
(21%)
- Average High School GPA3.3
- Students in top 10% of HS Class21%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class52%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class77%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
440-600
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
450-550
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
18-22
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$30
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application DeadlineNo closing date
- High School RankRecommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRecommended
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees
$19,238
- Room & Board$7,394
- Books & Supplies$1,050
- Average Cost Per Credit HourN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid73%
- Average Financial Aid Package$13,641
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
- Federal Grants45%$3,770
- Pell Grants43%$3,036
- Other Federal Grants37%$998
- State & Local Grants68%$6,065
- Institutional Grants98%$7,167
- Federal Loans86%$6,033
- Non-Federal Loans11%$6,979
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