Charleston Southern University
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above
School Size & Setting
Medium | Urban
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
12:1
Religious affliation
Baptist
General Information
Address
Charleston Southern University
9200 University Blvd, Charleston, South Carolina 29406
See on MapPhone
(843) 863-7000
Website
https://www.charlestonsouthern.edu/cost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$29,790Out of state
$29,790Graduate
In state
$5,085Out of state
$5,085Financial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
99%Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
---|---|---|
Federal grants | 57.0% | $4,986 |
State/local grants | 74.0% | $7,349 |
Institutional grants | 99.0% | $18,101 |
Loans | 55.0% | $6,733 |
Other Estimated Costs
Housing
$11,250 per year
Books & Supplies
Not Available
Personal Expenses
$4,460 per year
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Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Psychology, General
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Undergraduate Majors X
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Biochemistry
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Wildlife Biology
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business/Commerce, General
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
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Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
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Project Management
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Accounting
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Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
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Finance, General
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Financial Planning and Services
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Hospitality Administration/Management, General
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Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Human-Centered Technology Design
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Information Science/Studies
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Computer Science
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EDUCATION
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Social Studies Teacher Education
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Biology Teacher Education
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ENGINEERING
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Engineering, General
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies, Other
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
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Child Development
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Hebrew Language and Literature
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
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Pre-Nursing Studies
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Community Health and Preventive Medicine
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Music Therapy/Therapist
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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HISTORY
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History, General
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
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Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES
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Pre-Law Studies
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
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General Studies
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Humanities/Humanistic Studies
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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Applied Mathematics, General
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MILITARY TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLIED SCIENCES
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Aerospace Ground Equipment Technology
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Air and Space Operations Technology
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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Natural Sciences
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
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Exercise Science and Kinesiology
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
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Philosophy
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Christian Studies
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Chemistry, General
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Social Sciences, General
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology, General
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THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS
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Religious/Sacred Music
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Theology/Theological Studies
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Divinity/Ministry
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Youth Ministry
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TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING
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Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Graphic Design
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Music, General
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Music Performance, General
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Voice and Opera
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Most Popular Graduate programs
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Physician Associate/Assistant
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
- Project Management
- Counseling Psychology
Graduate ProgramsX
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
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Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
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Project Management
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Organizational Leadership
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Accounting
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Finance, General
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Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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EDUCATION
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
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Secondary School Administration/Principalship
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Reading Teacher Education
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Physician Associate/Assistant
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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Nursing Education
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Nursing Administration
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
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Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Counseling Psychology
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Admissions
Undergraduate acceptance rate
Acceptance rate
86.75%- Apply 4,967
- Accepted 4,309
- Attend 727
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$0Graduate
$0Undergraduate application requirements
High school transcript
RequiredHigh school GPA
RequiredRecommendation letter
Not applicableAdmissions test
Not applicable
(SAT or ACT)TOEFL
Required
(international students)Completion of college
Not applicable
prep programDemonstration of
Not applicable
competencies
Average Test Scores
SAT Math
ACT Composite
SAT Reading
Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
64%Male Students
36%Student Ethnicities
- Caucasian49.12%
- Not Specified21.94%
- Black15.56%
- Two Or More Ethnicities5.87%
- Hispanic/Latino5.35%
- Asian1.11%
- American Indian/Alaska Native0.79%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.26%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
4,095
Undergraduate students
3,247
Graduate students
848
Full Time Students
82%Part Time Students
18%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children
Top five largest sports teams
Male sports:
- Football
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
Female sports:
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Basketball
Full List of Athletics X
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Male
- Football
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
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Female
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Golf