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Charleston Southern University

Charleston Southern University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Charleston, SC. It enrolls about 3,545 students and admits roughly 76% of first-year applicants.

FieldValue
TypePrivate nonprofit 4-year
Controlprivate nonprofit
Level4-year
LocationCharleston, SC 29406
CountyCharleston County
Enrollment3,545
Acceptance rate76%
Applicants / admitted6,072 / 4,620
In-state tuition & fees$31,030
Out-of-state tuition & fees$31,030
Graduation rate (150%)49%
Transfer-out rate40%
Full-time retention rate62%
Campus settingCity: Midsize
Size category1,000 - 4,999
Highest degree offeredDoctor's degree
SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math)480–600
ACT middle 50%17–24
Websitehttps://www.charlestonsouthern.edu/
Phone8438637000

Admissions

About 6,072 students applied and 4,620 were admitted. Of those admitted, 725 enrolled.

Cost

Tuition and required fees are about $31,030 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.

Outcomes

Of the 634 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 49% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.

Where it is

Charleston Southern University is in Charleston, SC, Charleston County. Its coordinates are 32.9830, -80.0726.

Nearby institutions

Miller-Motte College-Charleston 4 km · CharlestonKenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Goose Creek 6 km · Goose CreekTrident Technical College 7 km · CharlestonCharleston Cosmetology Institute 8 km · CharlestonSoutheastern College-Charleston 10 km · North CharlestonPaul Mitchell the School-Charleston 13 km · North Charleston

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Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Charleston Southern University?

About 76% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 6,072 applicants.

How much does Charleston Southern University cost?

Tuition and required fees are about $31,030 for in-state students, excluding room and board.

How many students attend Charleston Southern University?

About 3,545 students are enrolled.