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Charleston Southern University
#18 in Best Value Colleges in South Carolina
  • C+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Charleston, SC
  • 761 reviews
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    Charleston Southern University Academics

    Academic Statistics

    Academics
    B-
    Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Graduation Rate
    42%
    National
    49%
    Full-Time Retention Rate
    67%
    Part-Time Retention Rate
    0%
    Academic Calendar
    4-1-4 plan
    Research Funding per Student
    $0
    National
    $1,524
    Non-traditional Learning
    • Evening Degree Programs
      Yes
    • Teacher Certification
      Yes
    • Distance Education
      No
    • Study Abroad
      Yes

    About the Classes

    Class Size Breakdown
    Data Not Available
    Most Popular Majors
    • Nursing
      65 Graduates
    • Psychology
      39 Graduates
    • Business
      38 Graduates
    • Biology
      37 Graduates
    • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
      37 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
      32 Graduates
    • Communications
      26 Graduates
    • Marketing
      21 Graduates
    • Early Childhood Education
      20 Graduates
    • Non-Profit and Public Management
      19 Graduates
    100%
    of students say they attend class.33 responses

    About the Professors

    Professors
    C+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    12:1
    Female Professors
    47%
    Male Professors
    53%
    Average Professor Salary
    $67,092
    Poll
    73%
    of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.33 responses
    Faculty Diversity
    • African American
      9%
    • Asian American
      4%
    • Hispanic
      2%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      0%
    • Multiracial
      1%
    • Native American
      0%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      0%
    • White
      84%

    What Students Say About Professors

    Poll
    91%
    of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.57 responses
    Poll
    82%
    of students say professors care about their students' success.57 responses
    Poll
    88%
    of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.57 responses
    Poll
    84%
    of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.57 responses
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