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Charleston Southern University
  • 4 Year
  • CHARLESTON, SC

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B
  2. Value
    grade B
  3. Diversity
    grade A minus
  4. Campus
    grade B minus
  5. Athletics
    grade B+
  6. Party Scene
    grade C
  7. Professors
    grade B
  8. Location
    grade B
  9. Dorms
    grade B+
  10. Campus Food
    grade B minus
  11. Student Life
    grade B minus
  12. Safety
    grade A minus

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Charleston Southern is an above-average private, Christian university located in North Charleston, South Carolina in the Charleston Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 2,480 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Charleston Southern acceptance rate is 57%. Popular majors include Nursing, Biology, and Business. Graduating 49% of students, Charleston Southern alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $30,100.

About

9200 UNIVERSITY BLVD
CHARLESTON, SC 29406
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Big South Conference

Charleston Southern University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

CSU Admissions

Acceptance Rate
57%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
990-1200
ACT Range
18-23
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost

Net Price
$18,182 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$22,425 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
99%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
9:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
94%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 54 responses
60%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 68 responses
62%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 68 responses

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Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
12
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
12
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    56%
  • On Campus
    38%
  • Online
    6%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
2,480 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
245
Undergrads Over 25
15%
Pell Grant
39%
Varsity Athletes
14%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 51 responses
  • Christian and friendly
    51%
  • Christian
    29%
  • Friendly
    10%
  • Outgoing
    4%
  • Stressed
    4%
  • Nerdy
    2%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
71%
Poll
46%
of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene. 76 responses
Poll
53%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 78 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 58 responses
  • Faith-based
    50%
  • Christian gear
    29%
  • Small
    12%
  • Conservative
    2%
  • Fast-paced
    2%
  • Home away from home
    2%
  • Strict
    2%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$36,900 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
49%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%
88%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 40 responses

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