Acceptance Rate
96%
Avg. SAT
1160
75th percentile
Charleston, SC
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Test Policy
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Average GPA
Application Fee
Academics
Student-Faculty Ratio
Programs Offered
Full-Time Faculty
Women Faculty
Research Spending
Degree Levels Offered
Most popular fields of study by degrees awarded.
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
24 grads
Elementary Education and Teaching
14 grads
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
12 grads
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
11 grads
General Studies
6 grads
Computer and Information Sciences, General
6 grads
Communication and Media Studies, Other
1 grads
Special Education and Teaching, General
Student Body
Total Enrollment
3,126 undergrad • 706 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
56%
Black / African American
17%
Hispanic / Latino
7%
Asian
1%
Other / Multi-racial
18%
Campus Life
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
Housing
On-Campus Housing
Housing Capacity
Meal Plan Available
Average Room & Board
Athletics
Athletic Association
Big South Conference
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
No
Air Force
Yes
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Credit for military training
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Recognized student veteran organization
Yes
Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU
Yes
Cost & Aid
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
Room & Board
Estimated Cost
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Aid
Receiving Pell Grants
Average Grant
Average Federal Loan
Net Annual Cost by Household Income
Household Income
Avg. Net Cost
$0 – $30K
$17,173
$30K – $48K
$15,225
$48K – $75K
$14,813
$75K – $110K
$18,923
$110K+
$19,214
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
63%
4 Years Graduation Rate
40%
6 Years Graduation Rate
49%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$45,898
63% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Charleston Southern University and return in the fall. 40% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 49% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
40%
4-5 years
9%
6-8 years
1%
Non-grad
50%
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Key Statistics
Type
Private
Tuition
$29,490
Acceptance
96%
Undergrads
3,126
4-Year Grad Rate
40%
Endowment
$31M
Charleston, SC 29406-9121