Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC
Charleston Southern is a church-affiliated university. Founded in 1964, its name was changed in 1990 from Baptist College of Charleston. Its 500-acre campus is located 10 miles from downtown Charleston.
Website: www.charlestonsouthern.edu/
Admission
- Entrance Difficulty
- Moderately difficult
- Overall Admission Rate
- 56% of 4,125 applicants were admitted
- Early Action Offered
- No
- Early Decision Offered
- No
- Regular Admission Deadline
- Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- Average GPA
- Not reported
- SAT Math
- 500-530 range of middle 50%
- SAT EBRW
- 510-560 range of middle 50%
- ACT Composite
- 20-22 range of middle 50%
Money Matters
- Cost of Attendance
- $39,930
- Tuition and Fees
- $24,830
- Room and Board
- $9,900
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 81%
- Average Freshman Award
- $16,210
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $20,252
Academics
- Academic Calendar System
- Other
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
- 181
- Regular Class Size
- Not reported
Campus Life
- Charleston Population
- 125,583
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
-
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing
- Students in College Housing
- 42% of all students
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division I
- Mascot
- Buccaneer
- Sororities
- Fraternities
Students
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.6% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1.5% Asian
24.4% Black/African-American
3.8% Hispanic/Latino
3.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
62.0% White
4.1% Unknown - International Students
- 0.7% from 17 countries
- First-Year Students Returning
- 66.0%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 24.2%
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- Not reported
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- Not reported
Freshman Admission Requirements
Entrance Difficulty
Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation
- High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program
- College preparatory program is recommended
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
---|---|---|
English | 4 | |
Mathematics | 3 | 4 |
Science | 3 | |
Foreign Language | 2 | |
Social Studies | 2 | |
History | 2 | |
Academic Electives |
Examinations
Exam | Required Units | Scores Due in Admissions Office |
---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | Not reported |
SAT Only | ||
ACT Only | ||
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | ||
SAT Subject Tests Only | ||
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Not reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Applying for Admission
Admissions Office
- Address
- PO Box 118087
- City, State, Zip
- Charleston, SC 29423-8087
- Phone
- (843) 863-7050
- Fax
- enroll@csuniv.edu
Application Dates and Fees
- Regular Admisson Deadline
- Rolling
- Application Fee
- $40
- Application Fee Waiver
- Available
- Regular Admission Notification
- Rolling
- Accept Offer of Admission
- Not reported
- Waiting List Used
- No
- Defer Admission
- Student cannot defer admission
- Transfer Admission
- Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
- Early Decision Offered
- No
- Early Decision Deadline
- Early Decision Notification
- Early Action Offered
- No
- Early Action Deadline
- Early Action Notification
Application Form
- Common Application
- Not accepted
- Universal College Application
- Not accepted
- Electronic Application
- Available
Other Application Requirements
- Interview
- Not Required
- Essay or Personal Statement
- Required for some freshmen
- Letters of Recommendation
- 1 required for some freshmen
- Other
- Financial Need
- Financial need is a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | X | |||
Academic GPA | X | |||
Standardized Tests | X | |||
Class Rank | X | |||
Recommendations | X | |||
Essay | X | |||
Interview | X | |||
Level of Applicant's Interest | X | |||
Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
Volunteer Work | X | |||
Particular Talent/Ability | X | |||
Character/Personal Qualities | X | |||
First Generation to Attend College | X | |||
State Residency | X | |||
Geographic Residence | X | |||
Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | X | |||
Ethnicity | X | |||
Work Experience | X |
Profile of Fall Admission
- Overall Admission Rate
- 56% of 4,125 applicants were admitted
- Women
- 56% of 2,661 applicants were admitted
- Men
- 57% of 1,464 applicants were admitted
- Students Enrolled
- 648 (28%) of 2,323 admitted students enrolled
- Women
- 385 (26%) of 1,488 admitted students enrolled
- Men
- 263 (31%) of 835 admitted students enrolled
- Early Decision Admission Rate
- Early Action Admission Rate
- Students Offered Wait List
- Students Accepting Wait List Position
- Students Admitted From Wait List
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
- Average GPA
- Not reported
- 3.75 and Above
- Not reported
- 3.50 - 3.74
- Not reported
- 3.25 - 3.49
- Not reported
- 3.00 - 3.24
- Not reported
- 2.50 - 2.99
- Not reported
- 2.00 - 2.49
- Not reported
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- SAT Math
- 500-530 range of middle 50%
- Score of 700 - 800
- Not reported
- Score of 600 - 700
- Not reported
- Score of 500 - 600
- Not reported
- Score of 400 - 500
- Not reported
- Score of 300 - 400
- Not reported
- Score of 200 - 300
- Not reported
- SAT EBRW
- 510-560 range of middle 50%
- Score of 700 - 800
- Not reported
- Score of 600 - 700
- Not reported
- Score of 500 - 600
- Not reported
- Score of 400 - 500
- Not reported
- Score of 300 - 400
- Not reported
- Score of 200 - 300
- Not reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- ACT Composite
- 20-22 range of middle 50%
- Score of 30 - 36
- Not reported
- Score of 24 - 29
- Not reported
- Score of 18 - 23
- Not reported
- Score of 12 - 17
- Not reported
- Score of 6 - 11
- Not reported
- Score of 5 or Below
- Not reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- High School Class Rank
- National Merit Scholar
- Not reported
- Valedictorian
- Not reported
- Class President
- Not reported
- Student Government Officer
- Not reported
Tuition and Expenses
- Cost of Attendance
- $39,930
- Tuition and Fees
- $24,830
- Room and Board
- $9,900
- Books and Supplies
- $1,400
- Other Expenses
- $3,800
- Payment Plans
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
- Web Site
- Financial Aid Web Site
- Net Price Calculator URL
- Net Price Calculator URL
Application Process
- Application Deadline
- Priority deadline March 1
- Award Notification
- On a rolling basis beginning March 1
- Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid
- Federal Methodology
Forms Required | Cost to File |
---|---|
FAFSA Code is 003419 |
Free |
Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid
Freshman
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 605 (93.5%) of freshmen
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 533 (88.1%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 531 (99.6%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 146 (27.5%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 81%
- Average Award
- $16,210
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 530 (99.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $12,927
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 401 (75.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,379
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 105 (19.8%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 95 (14.7%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $14,278
All Undergraduates
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 1,968 (93.4%) of undergraduates
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 1,749 (88.9%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 1,732 (99.0%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 421 (24.3%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 73%
- Average Award
- $15,036
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 1,713 (98.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $11,008
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 1,368 (79.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,252
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 262 (15.1%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 306 (14.5%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $10,832
Borrowing
- 2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
- 86%
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $20,252
- Parents of Students Receiving Aid
- Not reported
- Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
- Not reported
Financial Aid Programs
Loans
- Federal Loans
- Federal Perkins loans
- State Loans
- Available
- Other Loans
- College/university loans
Scholarships and Grants
- Need-Based Available
- Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
- Non-Need–Based Available
- None
Non-Need Awards
- Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
- Biological Sciences, Business, Computer Science, Education, English, Mathematics, Religion/Biblical Studies
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
- Art/Fine Arts, Music, Performing Arts
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
- Community Service, Leadership, Religious Involvement
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Characteristics Award Areas
- Adult Students, Children of Faculty/Staff, Out-of-State Students, Relatives of Clergy, Religious Affiliation
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Employment
- Work-Study Programs
- Federal work study available
- Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
- $1,406
- Academic Calendar System
- Other
- Summer Session
- Offered
- General Catalog/Bulletin
- Online Catalog
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors
- Accounting
- American History (United States)
- Applied Mathematics, General
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Chemistry, General
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Economics, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- European History
- Finance, General
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- History Teacher Education
- History, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Management Information Systems, General
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music Therapy/Therapist
- Music, General
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Religious/Sacred Music
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Secondary School Administration/Principalship
- Social Sciences, General
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Sociology
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Youth Ministry
- Most Popular Disciplines
- Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
- Engineering
- Special Programs
- Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program, Internships, Summer session
- Study Abroad
- Not offered
- Online Degrees
- Some online degree programs
Curriculum and Graduation Requirements
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Computer
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Foreign Language
- Required
- Math/Science
- Required for all students
Faculty and Instruction
- Full-Time Faculty
- 181
- Part-Time Faculty
- 134
- Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
- Not reported
- Regular Class Size
- Not reported
- Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- Not reported
Advanced Placement
- International Baccalaureate
- Accepted
- Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
- Accepted for placement and credit
- Sophomore Standing
- Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
- Library Available on Campus
- Yes
- Holdings
- 479,362
- Computer Ownership
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Computers Available on Campus
- 250
- Internet/E-mail Access
- Not reported
Academic Support Services
- Remedial Instruction
- Offered
- Tutoring
- Available
- Services for Learning Disabled Students
- Available
- Services for Physically Disabled Students
- Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Graduate/Professional School Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Arts, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science
Master's Programs of Study
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Finance and Banking
- Human Resources Management
- Management Information Systems
- Organizational Management
Doctoral Degrees Offered
Not reported
Doctoral Programs of Study
- Not reported
Location and Setting
- Charleston Population
- 125,583
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- Campus Size
- 500 acres
Weather
- Temperature
- 37.7 average low in January, 87.6 average high in September
- Rain
- 114 rainy days per year
Getting Around
- Campus Map
- Map
- Nearest Bus Station
- Charleston
- Nearest Train Station
- 10 mile(s) from campus in Charleston
Housing
- College Housing
- College offers housing to students
- Types of Housing
- Men only housing, women only housing
- Students in College Housing
- 42% of all students
- Housing Requirements
- Freshmen are required to live on campus
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing
- Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
- 58%
- Off-Campus Housing Assistance
Security
- 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
- Available
- 24-Hour Security Patrols
- Available
- Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
- Available
- Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
- Available
- Other
Personal Support Services
- Health Service
- Not offered
- Personal Counseling
- Offered
- Child Care
- Not offered
Sports and Recreation
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division I
- Mascot
- Buccaneer
- School Colors
- Blue and gold
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
Sports | Women | Men | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Offered | Scholarships | Offered | Scholarships | |
Baseball | x | x | ||
Basketball | x | x | x | x |
Cheerleading | x | x | ||
Cross-Country Running | x | x | x | x |
Football | x | x | ||
Golf | x | x | x | x |
Soccer | x | x | ||
Softball | x | x | ||
Tennis | x | x | ||
Track And Field | x | x | x | x |
Volleyball | x | x |
Women's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | x | x |
Cheerleading | x | |
Cross-Country Running | x | x |
Football | ||
Golf | x | x |
Soccer | x | x |
Softball | x | x |
Tennis | x | x |
Track And Field | x | x |
Volleyball | x | x |
Mens's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | x | x |
Basketball | x | x |
Cheerleading | x | |
Cross-Country Running | x | x |
Football | x | x |
Golf | x | x |
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | x | x |
Volleyball |
- Women's Club Sports
- Men's Club Sports
Recreational Sports
- Intramural Sports
- basketball, football, soccer, softball, volleyball
Student Activities
- Activities and Organizations
- choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities, student government, baptist student union, fellowship of christian athletes
- Sororities
- Fraternities
- ROTC
- Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
- Coeducational
- Yes
- All Undergraduates
- 3,062
- Women
- 1,892 (61.8%)
- Men
- 1,170 (38.2%)
- Full-Time Undergraduates
- 2,804
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.6% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1.5% Asian
24.4% Black/African-American
3.8% Hispanic/Latino
3.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
62.0% White
4.1% Unknown - International Students.
- 0.7% from 17 countries
- Average Age
- 24
- All Graduate Students
- 431
Undergraduate Retention and Graduation
- First-Year Students Returning
- 66.0%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 24.2%
- Students Graduating Within 5 Years
- 33.2%
- Students Graduating Within 6 Years
- 35.0%
After Graduation
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- Not reported
- Average Starting Salary
- Not reported
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- Not reported
- Disciplines Pursued
- Not reported
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