Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC · Private nonprofit · 2,893 undergrads (small, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $20,145 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $23,024 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $20,697 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $21,648 |
| Over $110,000 | $23,226 |
| All incomes (average) | $21,666 |
Sticker tuition: $32,520 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 97%
- Average SAT
- 1059
- Median ACT
- 21
- Students with Pell grants
- 35%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 47%
- Freshman retention
- 63%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $45,898
- Median debt at graduation
- $26,471
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Health & Nursing20%
Business18%
Education8%
Biology & Life Sciences8%
Kinesiology & Sports Science7%
Psychology7%
Social Sciences6%
Computer Science5%
Criminal Justice3%
Communications & Media3%
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