What Charleston Southern costs
Charleston Southern University charges $32,520 a year in published tuition and fees, about $16,260 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $44,558 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $17,591 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Getting into Charleston Southern
For fall 2024, Charleston Southern University received 4,660 applications and admitted 4,495 students, and 795 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 930 and 1160.
What Charleston Southern students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Charleston Southern University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 69 |
| Psychology | 44 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 35 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 32 |
| Social Sciences | 22 |
| Criminal Justice / Safety Studies | 20 |
| Business Administration and Management | 17 |
| Graphic Design | 15 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Charleston Southern
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina: about 14 miles away
- College of Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina: about 16 miles away
- South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, South Carolina: about 57 miles away
- Claflin University, Orangeburg, South Carolina: about 58 miles away
Colleges like Charleston Southern
Smaller private universities with the same campus setting (small or midsize city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Lynn University, Boca Raton, Florida: 2,859 undergraduates
- University of Richmond, University of Richmond, Virginia: 2,980 undergraduates
- Anderson University, Anderson, South Carolina: 3,183 undergraduates
- Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach, Florida: 2,603 undergraduates
- Stetson University, DeLand, Florida: 2,297 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Charleston Southern University's acceptance rate? 96.5% for fall 2024: 4,495 of 4,660 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Charleston Southern University? $32,520 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Charleston Southern University? About 2,900 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do Charleston Southern University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 930–1160.
What is the campus setting at Charleston Southern University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.
Sources
- College Navigator: Charleston Southern University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Charleston Southern University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
