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Charleston Southern University
  • 4 Year
  • CHARLESTON, SC
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Charleston Southern University

    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

    Charleston Southern is an above-average private, Baptist university located in North Charleston, South Carolina in the Charleston Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 2,491 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Charleston Southern acceptance rate is 54%. Popular majors include Nursing, Biology, and Business. Graduating 44% 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

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    CSU Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    54%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    990-1170
    ACT Range
    19-24
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $17,496 / 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
    $22,698 / 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
    10:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
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    Majors

    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    11
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    11
    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      78%
    • On Campus
      9%
    • Online
      13%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    2,491 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    229
    Undergrads Over 25
    13%
    Pell Grant
    37%
    Varsity Athletes
    13%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    76%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $36,900 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    44%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    92%
    National
    83%

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