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Charleston Southern University
Originally founded as Baptist College, Charleston Southern University is a Christian school in the greater Charleston area and the only Christian college in South Carolina’s Lowcountry region. CSU grants undergraduate degrees in over 50 academic programs integrating Christian faith into learning. As a Christian university, CSU holds biweekly chapel services in Lightsey Auditorium and attendance is required for all students. Furthermore, CSU sponsors missions on spring and fall breaks to provide service opportunities.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Baptist
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
35%
Submitting ACT
56%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 23
Average SAT Composite: 1165
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
3,418
Total Number of Undergrads
2,836
Classroom Sizes
0
100
30%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
44%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $31,030 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $31,030 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $11,590 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
73%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
35%
Average Aid Per Year
$26,417
35%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,986
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$18,101
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
55%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,733
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$17,534
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
20
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Buccaneers
School Colors
blue and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Big South Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Charleston
Columbia
Greenville
Charlotte
Atlanta
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$40,600
What Students Are Saying
CSU has an excellent location close to stores and eateries ,two minutes from a water park and close to downtown Charleston and the beach. The campus is BEAUTIFUL and peaceful, and sized just right! And the campus is still growing, to accommodate students and new activities.
Angel from Sumter, SC
csu is an awesome university. it offers outstanding courses and does just as the university's mission states, integrating faith in learning, leading, and serving.
CSU student
Charleston Southern University has completely changed my life. They have encouraged me to grow not only academically, but spiritually as well. I am so thankful to attend such a wonderful school.
Heather from Blackstock, SC
This school is fantastic if you are looking for a college with a small Christian atmosphere. Everybody knows everybody. The teachers are great. they know you by your name and personality not by your student id number.
Shelby from Charleston, SC
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