Charleston Southern University

Charleston, SC · Private · City campus · 2,893 students

Charleston Southern University is a private city college in Charleston, SC, with about 2,893 students. Below are the key public figures — admissions, cost, and outcomes — from federal data. To see how well Charleston Southern University fits you specifically, take the CampusMatch survey for a personalized fit score across six categories.

The numbers

96%

Admit rate

930–1160

SAT (25–75)

18–24

ACT (25–75)

$44,558/yr

Cost of attendance

$45,898

Median earnings

47%

Graduation rate

63%

Retention

12:1

Student:faculty

96%

Employed in 1yr

Net cost by family income

Average yearly price after typical grant aid, by household income — federal (College Scorecard) data.

Under $30k$17,173/yr

$30–48k$17,138/yr

$48–75k$16,553/yr

$75–110k$20,137/yr

$110k+$19,214/yr

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Figures from U.S. federal data (College Scorecard, IPEDS). Not affiliated with or endorsed by Charleston Southern University.