Charleston Southern University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	4-1-4

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,424
Religious affiliation	Baptist
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	57%
Students retention rate	68%
On-time graduation rate	49%

Located in Charleston, South Carolina, Charleston Southern is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The university operates on a 4-1-4 calendar system, allowing students to engage in intensive study during the two shorter terms. This unique academic structure provides students with the opportunity to explore specialized areas of interest or complete internships, enhancing their overall educational experience.

Charleston Southern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Charleston Southern emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Charleston Southern is reported to be 49%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, South Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Charleston Southern is 68% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in South Carolina is 73%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Charleston Southern do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

57.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$28,930

Cost of attendance at Charleston Southern University in 2022 for students from South Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$11,805
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$28,930

Cost of attendance at Charleston Southern University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$26,143
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Charleston Southern University received on average $22,425 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$22,425

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	235	39%	$4,489	$1,054,861
Other Federal Grant	323	54%	$3,503	$1,131,391
State Grant/Scholarships	436	72%	$6,960	$3,034,470
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	593	98%	$15,626	$9,266,513
Total Grant & Scholarships	599	99%	$22,425	$13,432,374

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Charleston Southern University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Charleston Southern University students is 49.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 53.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 42.7%.

49.3%

asian 44.4% 8 students
African American 33.3% 57 students
white 54.7% 237 students
unknown 55.7% 54 students
hispanic 35.3% 6 students
International Students 100.0% 2 students

Sport Conferences

Football Big South Conference
Baseball Big South Conference
Basketball Big South Conference
Track and Cross Country Big South Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Charleston Southern University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Charleston Southern University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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