Charleston Southern University

Highest Degree Offered

Doctor's Degree

Tuition per Year (out of state)

$28,960

Surrounding Environment

City: Midsize

Description:

Charleston Southern is a church-affiliated university. Founded in 1964, its name was changed in 1990 from Baptist College of Charleston. Its 500-acre campus is located 10 miles from downtown Charleston.

9200 University Blvd
Charleston, SC 29406-9121

General Info: 843.863.7000
Website: https://www.charlestonsouthern.edu/

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Institution Type:

Four or more years

Affiliation:

Private for- profit

In State Tuition and Fees:

$28,960

Out of State Tuition and Fees:

$28,960

Application Fee:

Room and Board Fee:

$11,032

The tuition amounts are academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students based on 15 credit semester (30 credit year).

Required Test:

SAT

Reading Average

560

Math Average:

535

Writing Average:

560

Undergraduate Enrollment:

2,725

By Gender:

Men:

36%

Women:

64%

By Race:

International:

African-American:

16%

Native American:

Asian:

Hispanic:

Caucasian:

66%

Other:

Graduate Enrollment:

616

Total School Enrollment:

3,341

Every attempt has been made to verify the college data displayed here. However, some data may vary substantially from what has been displayed. Please visit the school's website for the most up to date information. The data sources for the information displayed here include: IPEDS; Virginia Career VIEW Research. (Using ipeds2022)

Charleston Southern University

Admissions

Requirements:

Secondary school GPA
Secondary school record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Admission:

Total

Men

Women

Number of Applicants
3,933

1,387

2,546

Applicants Admitted
2,248

776

1,472

Admitted Students Enrolled

Full Time
676

248

428

Part Time
14

5

9

Test Scores:

SAT

The SAT was taken by 337 enrolled students, or 50%.

25th Percentile 75th Percentile

Critical Reading 500 620

Math 490 580

Writing 500 620

ACT

The ACT was taken by 258 enrolled students, or 39%.

25th Percentile 75th Percentile

Verbal 16 21

Math 18 23

Charleston Southern University

Tuition and Fees

Undergraduate Year: 2021-2022

Average Tuition & Expenses for Full-Time Undergraduates

Tuition & Fees

In-State
$28,960

Out-Of-State
$28,960

Books & Supplies
$0

On-Campus

Room & Board
$11,032

Other Expenses
$4,460

Off-Campus

Room & Board
$8,670

Other Expenses
$4,900

Off-Campus With Family

Other Expenses
$4,900

Charleston Southern University

Programs

Select a major from the list below to view possible careers that the major would prepare you for. Please note that this list only contains careers that have been specifically reported for these majors, and may not include an exhaustive list.

Majors	Degree Type
Accounting.	MD/DO
American History (United States).	MD/DO
Applied Mathematics, General.	MD/DO
Athletic Training/Trainer.	MD/DO
Biochemistry.	MD/DO
Biology Teacher Education.	MD/DO
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.	MD/DO
Business Administration and Management, General.	MD/DO
Business/Commerce, General.	MD/DO
Chemistry, General.	MD/DO
Child Development.	MD/DO
Christian Studies.	MD/DO
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician.	MD/DO
Communication and Media Studies, Other.	MD/DO
Community Health and Preventive Medicine.	MD/DO
Computer and Information Sciences, General.	MD/DO
Computer Science.	MD/DO
Counseling Psychology.	MD/DO
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.	MD/DO
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management.	MD/DO
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism.	MD/DO
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other.	MD/DO
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.	MD/DO
Economics, General.	MD/DO
Educational Leadership and Administration, General.	MD/DO
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship.	MD/DO
Elementary Education and Teaching.	MD/DO
Engineering, General.	MD/DO
English Language and Literature, General.	MD/DO
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.	MD/DO
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.	MD/DO
European History.	MD/DO
Exercise Science and Kinesiology.	MD/DO
Finance, General.	MD/DO
General Studies.	MD/DO
Graphic Design.	MD/DO
Health/Health Care Administration/Management.	MD/DO
Hebrew Language and Literature.	MD/DO
History, General.	MD/DO
Hospitality Administration/Management, General.	MD/DO
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.	MD/DO
Humanities/Humanistic Studies.	MD/DO
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.	MD/DO
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.	MD/DO
Management Information Systems, General.	MD/DO
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.	MD/DO
Mathematics Teacher Education.	MD/DO
Mathematics, General.	MD/DO
Missions/Missionary Studies.	MD/DO
Music Performance, General.	MD/DO
Music Teacher Education.	MD/DO
Music Therapy/Therapist.	MD/DO
Music, General.	MD/DO
Natural Sciences.	MD/DO
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management.	MD/DO
Nursing Education.	MD/DO
Operations Management and Supervision.	MD/DO
Organizational Leadership.	MD/DO
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.	MD/DO
Physician Assistant.	MD/DO
Political Science and Government, General.	MD/DO
Pre-Law Studies.	MD/DO
Pre-Nursing Studies.	MD/DO
Project Management.	MD/DO
Psychology, General.	MD/DO
Public Health, General.	MD/DO
Reading Teacher Education.	MD/DO
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.	MD/DO
Religion/Religious Studies.	MD/DO
Religious/Sacred Music.	MD/DO
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies, Other.	MD/DO
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other.	MD/DO
Secondary Education and Teaching.	MD/DO
Secondary School Administration/Principalship.	MD/DO
Social Sciences, General.	MD/DO
Social Studies Teacher Education.	MD/DO
Sociology, General.	MD/DO
Spanish Language and Literature.	MD/DO
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General.	MD/DO
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels.	MD/DO
Theology/Theological Studies.	MD/DO
Voice and Opera.	MD/DO
Wildlife Biology.	MD/DO
Youth Ministry.	MD/DO

Charleston Southern University

Financial Aid

Aid Type	# Receiving	% Receiving	Average Amt
Federal Grants	323	54%	$ 3,503
State/Local Grants	436	72%	$ 6,960
Institutional Grants	593	98%	$ 15,626
Loans To Students	356	59%	$ 7,167

Charleston Southern University

Enrollment

Fall 2021

Undergraduate:	2,725
Graduate:	616

School Total:	3,341

By Gender	Undergraduate	Graduate
Men	970 / 36%	226 / 37%
Women	1,755 / 64%	390 / 63%

By Race	Undergraduate	Graduate
International	49 / 2%	28 / 5%
African-American	449 / 16%	150 / 24%
Native American	9 / 0%	20 / 3%
Asian	44 / 2%	11 / 2%
Hispanic	96 / 4%	6 / 1%
Caucasian	1,808 / 66%	326 / 53%
Other	142 / 5%	39 / 6%

Charleston Southern University

Student Services

Services Offered:

Remedial services
Academic/Career counseling service
Employment services for students

Special Learning Opportunities Offered:

Distance Learning Opportunities (Undergraduate & Graduate)
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening college
Teacher Certification

Library:

Physical Facilities
Organized collection of printed materials
Access to digital/electronic resources
Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials
Established library hours
Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

ROTC Options:

Army
Air Force

Teacher Certification Details:

Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers.

Charleston Southern University

Athletics

Athletic Association: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

NCAA or NAIA Membership:

Football: Big South Conference

Basketball: Big South Conference

Baseball: Big South Conference

Cross Country/Track: Big South Conference