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Colleges / Charleston Southern University

Charleston Southern University

Charleston, SC 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate56%
Acceptance Rate56%

About CHARLESTON SOUTHERN

Charleston Southern University is a private, religious university in the suburb of Charleston, South Carolina. CHARLESTON SOUTHERN was founded in 1964. The college enrolls around 3,551 students per year, including 3,124 undergraduate students.

CHARLESTON SOUTHERN Acceptance Rate 2008

It is moderately difficult to get into CHARLESTON SOUTHERN. CHARLESTON SOUTHERN admitted 56% of all applicants in 2008. Out of 4,125 applications received in 2008, 2,323 students were offered admission.

Charleston Southern University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 56%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Test Optional May require tests
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 64%

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Charleston Southern University is located in the town of Charleston, South Carolina,.

If you would like to see CHARLESTON SOUTHERN for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 26 to Charleston, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Charleston International.

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College Info

PO Box 118087 Charleston, SC 29423-8087

Campus Setting: Suburban

CHARLESTON SOUTHERN Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to CHARLESTON SOUTHERN is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to CHARLESTON SOUTHERN is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

CHARLESTON SOUTHERN SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

Not available

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Math SAT Range

500 - 530

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Reading SAT Range

510 - 560

CHARLESTON SOUTHERN Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$44,151

In State

$44,151

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$29,490
$29,490
Fees
$125
$125
Housing
$14,536
$14,536
Books
Unknown
Unknown

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Student Life

Wondering what life at CHARLESTON SOUTHERN is like? There are approximately 3,551 students enrolled at CHARLESTON SOUTHERN, including 3,124 undergraduate students and 427 graduate students. 91% percent of students attend school full-time, 84% percent are from SC and 16% percent of students are from other states.

91%

Full Time

9%

Part Time

84%

In State

16%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

3,551

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

56%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$29,615

Out-of-State

$29,615

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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