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Charleston Southern University
Charleston Southern University is a small, private institution located in Charleston, sc. Charleston Southern University offers undergraduate degrees in 75 majors.
Key stats
4 Year, Private
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2,771 undergraduates
$29,790 undergraduate tuition
Admissions
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Acceptance rate
86.8%
SAT score average
1072
ACT score average
N/A
Average high school GPA
N/A
Application fee
N/A
Key deadlines
June
30
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Academics
The degree program or major you pursue is major! Charleston Southern University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.
Graduation rate
Retention Rate
12
:1
Student to faculty ratio
Popular degree programs
Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Law and Legal Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Popular majors
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Biology, General
Psychology, General
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Annual tuition & cost
In state
Undergraduate tuition
$29,790
Additional expenses
Room & board
$11,250
Books & supplies
N/A
Other expenses
$4,460
Cost of attendance*
$45,500
Out of state
Undergraduate tuition
$29,790
Additional expenses
Room & board
$11,250
Books & supplies
N/A
Other expenses
$4,460
Cost of attendance*
$45,500
June 30 FAFSA® deadline
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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.
Student population
Who’s going to be there? Charleston Southern University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,771, with gender binary students split 36% male and 64% female.
Total enrollment
N/AEnrollment by gender
Male
Female
Enrollment & ethnicity
White %
NA
African American %
NA
Hispanic American %
NA
Asian %
NA
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
NA
Unknown %
NA
Student type
Full-time
Living on campus
International
Campus life
Campus info
Athletics
NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsN/A
Intramural sportsN/A
Greek life
Female
Male
Frequently asked questions
Get answers to common questions about Charleston Southern University to help you figure out where you want to apply.
Where is Charleston Southern University?
Charleston Southern University is located in Charleston, sc.
What is the acceptance rate at Charleston Southern University?
The acceptance rate for Charleston Southern University is 87%.
What’s the average GPA for Charleston Southern University?
The average high school GPA for Charleston Southern University students was N/A.
How much does it cost for 4 years at Charleston Southern University?
The estimated cost for 4 years at Charleston Southern University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $171,240.
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