Overview
Student Population
| Location | Charleston, South Carolina |
| Online | csuniv.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Charleston, South Carolina, Charleston Southern University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Baptist faith. In the most recent statistical year 3,940 prospective students applied, and 2,254 were granted admission. Of those admitted 690 enrolled in the school. 2,662 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 679 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $28,630 plus fees of $300. CSU is ranked 794 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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CSU is rated within the lower 37% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Charleston Southern University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#794 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#490 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#14 in Best Colleges in South Carolina
#8 in Best Private Colleges in South Carolina
#54 in Best Value Colleges in South Carolina
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 990/1200 |
| ACT | 18/23 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.24 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 11, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $0 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $0 |
| Other Fees | $300 |
| Room and Board | $11,032 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,460 |
| Total One Year Cost | $44,422 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 24% |
| Education | 11% |
| Psychology | 10% |
| Health Professions | 8% |
| Biology | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=217688 IPEDS survey data for Charleston Southern University.
Current students may use the Charleston Southern University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.