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Charleston Southern University
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Charleston Southern University
School profile / Charleston, SC
Charleston Southern University
Private · 4-year·3,832 students enrolled
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Graduation rate
47%
Reported student outcome
Acceptance rate
97%
Reported admissions data
Overview
Admission is open here, so getting in is not the hard part. Most students pay far less than the sticker price: the average student receiving aid pays $21,080 a year against a $47,790 list price, a 56% gap.
Charleston Southern University is a urban private four-year institution located in Charleston, SC. It enrolls a small student body of approximately 3,832 students. As a private institution, it sets its own tuition and operates independently of state funding.
At a glance
Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
97%
SAT range
930 - 1160
Academic fit
Admission probability
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Academics
Student:faculty
12:1
Avg class size (est.)
~30 students
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Costs
Sticker price
$47,790
Avg net price after aid
$21,080
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Financial aid
Receiving financial aid
86%
Avg grant aid
$21,860
Data from College Scorecard, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Student body
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Campus life
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Housing & living costs
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Location
Distance from home
Cost of living
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