Charleston Southern University

Charleston, SC • private • I | Big South | FCS

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Urban

Student Population

Undergrad: 3,309 • Total: 4,231

Academic Calendar

Semester

Honors College/Program

Yes
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Address

9200 University Blvd
Charleston, SC
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Website

www.charlestonsouthern.edu

Region

Southeast

Carnegie Classification

Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 1,259 (38.0%) • Female: 2,050 (62.0%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	42	1.3%
Black/African American	614	18.6%
Hispanic/Latino	260	7.9%
White	1,823	55.1%
Two or More Races	143	4.3%
International	72	2.2%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

76.1%

4,620 admitted from 6,072 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

Test Flexible

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 480-600
Math: 470-560
Total: 950-1160

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

17-24

Application Types Offered

RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$25

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

RD:

Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

48.6%

4-Year Graduation Rate

41.2%

Freshman Retention Rate

62.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

17.7:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$44,070

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $31,870

Room & Board

$12,200

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$20,145
$30,001-48,000	$23,024
$48,001-75,000	$20,697
$75,001-110,000	$21,648
$110,001+	$23,226

Students Receiving Pell Grants

89%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$21,347

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

I

Conference

Big South

Football

FCS

Men's Sports (5)

Baseball Basketball Football (FCS) Golf Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women's Sports (7)

Basketball Golf Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

3.0 GPA / 22 ACT

In-State Awards

$1,000-$19,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$1,000-$19,000/yr

Multi-Year Awards

$2,800 total

4 automatic scholarships (10 total)

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Common questions about Charleston Southern University

What is Charleston Southern University's acceptance rate?

Charleston Southern University accepts 76% of applicants, from 6,072 applications.

How much does Charleston Southern University cost?

Tuition and fees are $31,870. Families earning under $30,000 pay $20,145 on average after aid.

Does Charleston Southern University require SAT or ACT scores?

Charleston Southern University considers test scores but does not require them.

What ACT score do you need for Charleston Southern University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 17 and 24 on the ACT.

What is Charleston Southern University's graduation rate?

49% of students graduate within six years.