Charleston Southern University

Charleston Southern University is a four-years, private (not-for-profit) school located in Charleston, SC. It is classified as Master's College and University (medium programs) by Carnegie Classification

The CSU's 2024 tuition & fees is $31,030 for the academic year 2023-2024. 94% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $21,261.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 3,418 and the students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).

CSU ranked 21^st in South Carolina Colleges rankings. Charleston Southern University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

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2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Charleston Southern University is $31,030. For graduate programs, its 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $19,244.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $32,322 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $72,828.

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2023-24 Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate	$31,030
Graduate	$19,244

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

2024-25 Estimation

Undergraduate	$32,322
Graduate	$72,828

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at Charleston Southern University is 86.75% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 16.87%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,060.

The average graduation rate is 43%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 3,418 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2024 CSU Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »	86.75% Acceptance Rate / 16.87% Yield
Test Scores »	1,060 SAT / 21 ACT
Graduation Rate »	43%
Transfer-out Rate	40%
Retention Rate	70%(full-time), 7% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	8.33% (12 to 1)
Student Population »	3,418 (2,836 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$21,261

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

On-Campus Learning Opportunities

Special Learning Opportunities

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CSU Offered Programs
Graduate Programs
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On-Campus Students Services

Charleston Southern University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at CSU
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	Army, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College	Yes
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	No
On-campus day care for students' children	No