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Charleston Southern University Teaching Programs

Charleston Southern University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Charleston, SC. A Mid-Sized City provides tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Charleston Southern University Rankings

Charleston Southern University appears in the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#20 of 78	State — South Carolina
Overall Quality	#267 of 1,106	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#1612 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Charleston Southern University?

Contact information for Charleston Southern University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	9200 University Blvd, Charleston, SC 29406-9121
Phone:	8438637000
Website:	www.charlestonsouthern.edu/
Admissions:	www.charlestonsouthern.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.charlestonsouthern.edu/admissions/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Charleston Southern University?

You can apply to Charleston Southern University online at: https://www.charlestonsouthern.edu/apply

Charleston Southern University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Charleston Southern University

These are the things Charleston Southern University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Charleston Southern University?

Charleston Southern University admits 96%, which makes it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 18% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

49% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 31% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Charleston Southern University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 480 and 600. Math scores were between 450 and 560.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 930 to 1160. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Charleston Southern University ranged between 18 and 24.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Charleston Southern University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,564	1,505	96%
Women	3,096	2,990	97%

Can I Afford Charleston Southern University?

The average net price after aid at Charleston Southern University is $21,955. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$31,870
In-State Fees	$650
Out-of-State Tuition	$31,870
Out-of-State Fees	$650
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$32,520
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$32,520

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 25% of students at Charleston Southern University receive some form of financial aid (721 students).

Approximately 86% of students at Charleston Southern University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $21,860 per student.

34% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,350.

Student Loan Debt

48% of Charleston Southern University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,422 per year.

Charleston Southern University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 752 students enrolled at Charleston Southern University. Charleston Southern University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,716 undergraduate students at Charleston Southern University, approximately 37% are male and 63% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Charleston Southern University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	35
Black or African American	472
Hispanic	236
White	1,640
American Indian/Alaska Native	5
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	5
Two or More Races	130
Non-Resident	62

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Charleston Southern University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
South Carolina	563
North Carolina	40
Georgia	35
New York	16
Virginia	16

Additionally, approximately 2.3% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Charleston Southern University Graduate Student Diversity

631 of Charleston Southern University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Charleston Southern University, approximately 37% are male and 63% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Charleston Southern University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	11
Black or African American	128
Hispanic	22
White	377
American Indian/Alaska Native	0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	19
Non-Resident	25

Online Learning at Charleston Southern University

Charleston Southern University delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

1,456 undergraduate students at Charleston Southern University took at least one online class — of those, 360 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 131 students took at least one online class and 329 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Charleston Southern University

These teaching programs are offered at Charleston Southern University, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	11	24	35
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	21	9	—	30
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	28	—	—	28

Academic Programs at Charleston Southern University

Charleston Southern University offers 23 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Charleston Southern University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.