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Charleston Southern University
  • 4 Year
  • CHARLESTON, SC
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Charleston Southern University
#11 in Best Value Colleges in South Carolina
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • CHARLESTON, SC
  • 861 reviews
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    Charleston Southern University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    B+
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    71%
    Undergrads in College Housing
    Average Housing Cost
    Poll
    49%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 218 responses
    Poll
    55%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 75 responses

    Food

    Campus Food
    B minus
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 91 responses
    • The new Chicfila express
      29%
    • Java City has pretty good yogurt and muffins
      19%
    • Chick-Fil-A
      15%
    • Chick-fil-a is one of the only edible food options
      13%
    • Salad bar
      11%
    • Sandwich from Java
      7%
    • The Cafe on Wednesdays at lunch
      7%
    35%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 49 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    B minus
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    B minus
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 34 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      24%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      47%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      24%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      6%

    Safety

    Safety
    A minus
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    93%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 56 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 28 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      79%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      18%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      4%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 46 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      46%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      39%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      15%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 78 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      13%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      53%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      31%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      4%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Music
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 29 responses
    • Elevate
      31%
    • Midnight Breakfast to celebrate Finals Week
      31%
    • Culture Fest
      24%
    • Carnival Night
      10%
    • Church service
      3%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    C
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 56 responses
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      2%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      13%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      14%
    • Parties? What parties?
      71%
    Poll
    What is the biggest social event of the year?
    Based on 37 responses
    • Football games
      43%
    • There aren't parties on campus. Ever.
      22%
    • Basketball games
      8%
    • Sweet 16 event parties
      8%
    • Homecoming
      5%
    • We don't party
      5%
    • Graduation
      3%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    Women in Sororities
    46%
    of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene. 76 responses
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