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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate76.1%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1056
Reading & WritingMid: 560
480600
MathMid: 535
470560
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 21
1724
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
Programs (75)
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
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History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia