Charleston Southern University, SC
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Baptist Church
Main Campus
Charleston Southern University Rankings
Affordability67
Selectivity33
Retention19
Graduation1
Earnings21
Diversity64
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Charleston Southern University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences9%
Business, Management, Marketing20%
Communication, Journalism4%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education8%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs21%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting6%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities<1%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies7%
Philosophy and Religious Studies2%
Psychology7%
Social Sciences5%
Theology and Religious Vocations1%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into Charleston Southern University
52%
Admission Rate
545
Median SAT Math
565
Median SAT Reading
23
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)500–590
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)520–610
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)20–26
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Charleston Southern University
$26K
In-State Tuition
$26K
Out-of-State Tuition
$37K
Average Total Cost
$18K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $15K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $15K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $17K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $20K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $22K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Charleston Southern University
77%
Receive Federal Loans
$18K
Median Federal Debt
49%
Repayment Rate
$280
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 37% | 58% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 15% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $17K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $17K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $19K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $19K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $40K | $27K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $29K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 41% | 34% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 49% | 38% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 57% | 43% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 63% | 48% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Charleston Southern University
67%
Retention Rate
3%
Transfer Rate
16%
Withdrawal Rate
38%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 29% | 35% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 38% | 47% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 39% | 48% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 36% | 40% | 53% |
| Black | 34% | 37% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 47% | 47% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58% | 38% | 47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 49% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 67% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 21% | 42% | 44% |
| Other race | 29% | 39% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Charleston Southern University
92%
Employment Rate
$30K
Median Salary
$18K
25 Pctl Salary
$43K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 87% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 89% | 85% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 88% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $8K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $18K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $30K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $43K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $56K | $50K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $30K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $32K | $29K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $37K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at Charleston Southern University
2,933
Undergraduates
67%
Full-time Undergrads
22
Avg Entry Age
469
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 63% | 67% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 37% | 33% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 21% | 42% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 58% | 46% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4% | 4% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 12% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 29% | 47% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 13% | 14% |
| >$110K | 18% | 14% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Charleston Southern University, SC
Platt College-Miller-Motte Technical-Charleston
3 miles, SE
Trident Technical College
4 miles, SE
Charleston Cosmetology Institute
5 miles, SW