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Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SCPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Open Admission • 96% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Charleston Southern University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Charleston, SC. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 96%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
2.9K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
96% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading480 - 600
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math450 - 560
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite18 - 24
1typical 50% range36
96%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences20% of degrees
Business & Marketing18% of degrees
Biological Sciences9% of degrees
Social Sciences6% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,290
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,984
Earnings 5yr: $80,396
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,175
Earnings 5yr: $70,509
Debt: $31,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,117
Earnings 5yr: $68,825
Debt: $27,000
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,271
Earnings 5yr: $75,959
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,377
Earnings 5yr: $54,394
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,600
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,482
Earnings 5yr: $65,580
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,253
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,179
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,162
Earnings 5yr: $44,413
Debt: $27,000
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,824
Earnings 5yr: $41,645
Debt: $27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,154
Earnings 5yr: $46,903
Debt: $27,323
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,715
Earnings 5yr: $45,090
Debt: $27,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,399
Earnings 5yr: $45,859
Debt: $28,979
Social Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,416
Earnings 5yr: $43,075
Debt: $26,955
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $43,743
Earnings 5yr: $39,131
Debt: $27,000
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $41,934
Earnings 5yr: $44,410
Debt: $27,000
Design and Applied Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $41,925
Earnings 5yr: $44,751
Debt: $27,000
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $81,563
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$21,666
In-State Tuition$32,520
Out-of-State Tuition$32,520
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
34%
Pell Grants
48%
Take Loans
49%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$40,606
+13% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$45,898
Completion Signals
47%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
63%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,250
Est. Monthly Payment
$197/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
37%
Men63%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 37% men and 63% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
31%
Part-Time Share
6%
Avg Family Income
$56,176
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