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Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$31,030
Out-of-State Tuition
$31,030
Avg On-Campus Living
$11,590
Avg Off-Campus Living
$8,930
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$42,620
Net price (after aid)$21,955
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$19,840
$30k – $48k$19,236
$48k – $75k$22,405
$75k – $110k$23,957
$110k+$23,804
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$45,898
Median debt at graduation$26,471
Est. monthly loan payment$281
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 1.7×Graduates earn about 1.7× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants35%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans53%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
49%
Freshman Retention
62%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
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Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$31k
Net price
$22k
Pell
35%
Median debt
$26.5k
Earnings (10y)
$45.9k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
CommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesNatural SciencesSocial SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (30)
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Software EngineeringData ScienceWeb DevelopmentCybersecurity
Education
Special EducationSecondary EducationElementary Education
Engineering
Electrical EngineeringMechanical Engineering
Arts & Humanities
Music
Admissions
Acceptance rate
76%
SAT range
950 - 1160
ACT range
17 - 24
Campus & Student Life
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About Charleston Southern University
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- Where is Charleston Southern University located?
- Charleston Southern University is located in Charleston, SC, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Charleston Southern University?
- Charleston Southern University is a private university based in SC. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Charleston Southern University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Charleston Southern University is approximately 76%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Charleston Southern University?
- Charleston Southern University's published in-state tuition is approximately $31,030 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Charleston Southern University?
- Charleston Southern University reports total enrollment of approximately 3,347 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Charleston Southern University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Charleston Southern University.
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