Charleston Southern University
Private nonprofit, 4-year
9200 University Blvd, Charleston, SC 29406-9121
Quick Facts
2,716
Total Enrollment
76%
Acceptance Rate
49%
Graduation Rate
$40,606
Median Earnings (6yr)
$31,030
In-State Tuition
$21,955
Avg Net Price
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1056
Avg SAT Score
About Charleston Southern University
Institution Details
| Type | Private nonprofit, 4-year |
| Classification | Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Size | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 9200 University Blvd |
| City | Charleston, SC |
| ZIP Code | 29406-9121 |
| County | Charleston County |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: Dondi E. Costin (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 2,716 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 63% |
| Male | 37% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 55.7% |
| Black | 17.5% |
| Hispanic | 7.8% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 3.9% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 2.5% |
| Unknown | 11.0% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 11.9% |
| Part-Time Students | 5.5% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 480 | 540 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 520 | 560 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 20 | 24 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$31,030
In-State Tuition
$31,030
Out-of-State Tuition
$43,989
Total Cost of Attendance
$21,955
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 35% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 53% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 35% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $26,471 |
| Median Total Debt | $18,250 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $39,625 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 49% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $19,840 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $19,236 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $22,405 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $23,957 |
| $110,001+ | $23,804 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$40,606
6 Years After
$43,795
8 Years After
$45,898
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $25,803 | 75th percentile: $57,828
Earnings by Family Income Background
$37,788
Low Income
$42,153
Middle Income
$42,707
High Income
Student Outcomes
62%
Full-Time Retention
49%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$6,003
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$9,154
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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