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Charleston Southern University

CSU

Charleston, South Carolina 29406-9121

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Known for health sciences

Charleston Southern University is a private institution in Charleston with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1056, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.7K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

49% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $45,898 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,955.

Established
1964
Motto
Integrating Faith in Learning, Leading and Serving
Mascot
Bucky
Type
Private
Division
Division I
76%Acceptance
1056SAT Avg
2,716Students
13:1Student:Faculty
49%Grad Rate
$45,898Earnings 10yr
$21,955Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Charleston Southern University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate76.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1056

Reading & WritingMid: 560
480600
MathMid: 535
470560

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
1724

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

76.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1056

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$31,030
Room & Board$11,590
Total Cost of Attendance$43,989
Average Net Price$21,955
Median Debt at Graduation$26,471
Monthly Payment (10yr)$281

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$19,840
$30–48K$19,236
$48–75K$22,405
$75–110K$23,957
$110K+$23,804

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$21,955

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

47.4%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

20

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (75)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,716
Gender Split
63% / 37%
Women / Men
First Generation
31%
Pell Grant Recipients
35%

Race & Ethnicity

White 56%
Black 18%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate48.6%
Freshman Retention61.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$40,606
8 Years$43,795
10 Years$45,898

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$35,300
Men
$47,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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