Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at CSU is $31,030. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 4.16% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,694.
The undergraduate estimated tuition & fees for the academic year 2024-2025 is $32,322 which is a 4.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.
The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $16,190 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 3.06% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 3.10% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other South Carolina schools with tuition changes from last year at South Carolina colleges tuition change page.
CSU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$29,790$15,710
2023-2024$31,030$16,190
Change % 2023-20244.16%3.06%
2024-2025$32,322$16,685
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Charleston Southern University - COA
Charleston Southern University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Charleston Southern University - Room and Board Coost Chart
For graduate school, the tuition and fees is $19,244 for the academic year 2023-2024. The graduate tuition has been risen by 278.45% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $16,240.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $72,828 for the academic year 2024-2025 which is a 278.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.
CSU Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$5,085$15,710
2023-2024$19,244$16,190
Change % 2023-2024278.45%3.06%
2024-2025$72,828$16,685
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Charleston Southern University - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at CSU. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $516. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $2,138.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$495
2023-2024$516
2024-2025$538
Graduate2022-2023$565
2023-2024$2,138
2024-2025$8,090
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Charleston Southern University - Tuition per Credit Hour

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Charleston Southern University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Charleston Southern University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Charleston Southern University$31,030
High Point University$44,208
Hampton University$29,162
Winthrop University$15,956$30,286
University of South Carolina-Upstate$11,583$22,545
Campbell University$40,410

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at CSU?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at CSU is $132,303.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$31,828$32,645$33,485$34,345$132,303
Class of 2029Fall 2025$32,645$33,485$34,345$35,228$135,703
Class of 2030Fall 2026$33,485$34,345$35,228$36,133$139,191
Class of 2031Fall 2027$34,345$35,228$36,133$37,062$142,768
Class of 2032Fall 2028$35,228$36,133$37,062$38,014$146,437

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $200,457.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Charleston Southern University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$48,350$49,507$50,693$51,907$200,457
Class of 2029Fall 2025$49,507$50,693$51,907$53,150$205,257
Class of 2030Fall 2026$50,693$51,907$53,150$54,423$210,173
Class of 2031Fall 2027$51,907$53,150$54,423$55,728$215,208
Class of 2032Fall 2028$53,150$54,423$55,728$57,064$220,365

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 94% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $115,413.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Charleston Southern University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$27,089$28,246$29,432$30,646$115,413
Class of 2029Fall 2025$28,246$29,432$30,646$31,889$120,213
Class of 2030Fall 2026$29,432$30,646$31,889$33,162$125,129
Class of 2031Fall 2027$30,646$31,889$33,162$34,467$130,164
Class of 2032Fall 2028$31,889$33,162$34,467$35,803$135,321

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Charleston Southern University.
Tuition & Fees | Financial Aid
Charleston Southern University 2024 Costs of Attendance
Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$31,030$0 $16,190
Graduate$19,244 $0$16,190
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