Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC
Charleston Southern University is a private university located in Charleston, SC, serving approximately 2,716 students. It has an acceptance rate of 76%.
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Tuition
$31,030
Acceptance
76.09%
Students
3,347
Type
University
Setting
Urban
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?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 1.7×Graduates earn about 1.7× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
49%
Freshman Retention
62%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
76.09%
SAT range
950 - 1160
ACT range
17 - 24
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
3,347
Undergrads
2,716
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Large City
Clubs Count
49
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
13
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.74
Property Rate / 1,000
2.58
Area Crime
High risk
Area Match
Charleston
Violent Rate / 100k
579
Property Rate / 100k
3,190
Location
Institution does not report this
Charleston, SC 29406
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