Overview

Charleston Southern University is a University institution located in Charleston, SC, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address PO Box 118087
Charleston, SC  29423-8087
United States

Contact Mr. Jim Rhoden
Director of Enrollment Management
Email: enroll@csuniv.edu
Phone: 843-863-7050

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biological And Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Wildlife Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other
Business/managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Hospitality Administration/management, General
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Non-profit/public/organizational Management
Project Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Media Studies, Other
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Biology Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Elementary And Middle School Administration/principalship
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Secondary School Administration/principalship
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Rhetoric And Composition/writing Studies, Other
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Child Development
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Hebrew Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Community Health And Preventive Medicine
Health/health Care Administration/management
Music Therapy/therapist
Pre-nursing Studies
Public Health, General
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
European History
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences
Natural Sciences
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Christian Studies
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Science Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Science Technologies/technicians, Other
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Cyber/computer Forensics And Counterterrorism
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Missions/missionary Studies
Religious/sacred Music
Youth Ministry
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Dramatic/theatre Arts And Stagecraft, Other
Graphic Design
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Voice And Opera

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

4,125

Applied

2,323

Accepted

3,120

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,661

Females Applied

1,488

Females Accepted

56%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,464

Males Applied

835

Males Accepted

57%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

40

Application Fee

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2
Required for some programs	Interview One recommendation

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		510	560
SAT Math		500	530
ACT Composite		20	22

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

29,490

Private

Fees

125

Full-time student fees

14,536

Room & board

11,250

Room only

Financial Aid

15,036

Avg. Financial Aid Package

16,210

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

14,766

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,804

Avg. Loan Aid

10,832

Avg. Grant Aid

11,008

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

73%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

24%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,120

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

16%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	3.76%
Black or African American	24.2%
White or Caucasian	61.59%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.59%
Asian	1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.16%
Two or more races	3.46%
Other	4.08%

Gender

Male (37.5%)

Female (62.5%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	42%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Convocation and Homecoming

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Government, Baptist Student Union and Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Football		Division 1B
Golf	No	Division 1
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball		No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Football		No	No
Golf	No	Division 1
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Tennis	No	Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Volleyball		Division 1

Faculty

303

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 198

Part-time - 105

Male - 160

Female - 143