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About Charleston Southern University

baptist affiliatedmasters level programssmall class sizeshealth sciences focus

Charleston Southern University is a private university in Charleston, SC, known for its baptist affiliated, masters level programs, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 87%, Charleston Southern University is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 727 students each year. Charleston Southern University is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 940–1170, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Charleston Southern University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $25,219 per year; the sticker price of $44,452 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Charleston Southern University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

87%
Overall Accept Rate
1055
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 940 – 1170 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Charleston Southern University

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Essay Strategy
Charleston Southern is a Baptist university with faith integrated into campus life, so if your background includes church involvement, faith-based service, or values rooted in Christian community, weave that authentically into your application materials.
Test Score Strategy
Since Charleston Southern is test optional and your scores fall below their typical range, leave them off your application and let your GPA and activities carry your file instead.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Charleston Southern University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$44k/yr$20.1k
30k-48k~$44k/yr$23.0k
48k-75k~$44k/yr$20.7k
75k-110k~$44k/yr$21.6k
110k+~$44k/yr$23.2k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

49%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$41k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,707
Undergrad Enrollment
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