Charleston Southern University

Charleston, SC • privateDI | Big South | FCS
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Midsize )
Student Population
Undergrad: 3,309 • Total: 4,231
Academic Calendar
Semester
Honors College/Program
Address
9200 University Blvd
Charleston, SC
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Website
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
48.3%
4-Year Graduation Rate
40.9%
Freshman Retention Rate
62.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
17.7:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$39,310
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $30,380
Books & Supplies
$8,930
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $19,840
$30,001-48,000 $19,236
$48,001-75,000 $22,405
$75,001-110,000 $23,957
$110,001+ $23,804
Students Receiving Pell Grants
89%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$21,347

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
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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