Charleston Southern University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 4582 of 0 | In the World |
| # 1270 of 0 | In North America |
| # 1193 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 20 of 37 | In South Carolina |
| # 4 of 5 | In Charleston, SC |
| # 829 of 99 | For Military science |
| Top 1-3 | For 9 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
96%
Average SAT
1,045
Average ACT
21
Avg. cost to attend
$21,080 /y
Aid receiving
99%
Undergraduates
3,126
Graduates
706
Male:Female Ratio
37:63
Religion
Baptist
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Charleston Southern University has an acceptance rate of 96% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 96% | 96% |
| Applicants | 4,660 | 1,564 | 3,096 |
| Admissions | 4,495 | 1,505 | 2,990 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 788 | 277 | 511 |
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 60% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 3% |
| â– Asian | 1% |
| â– Hispanic | 8% |
| â– Black or African American | 18% |
| â– Two or more races | 4% |
| â– Unknown | 5% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Charleston Southern University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Charleston Southern University majors
Charleston Southern University has granted 499 bachelor's degrees across 58 programs, 193 master's across 17 programs, and 24 doctorate degrees across 1 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Charleston Southern University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 69 | - | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 17 | 36 | - |
| Psychology, General | 44 | - | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 35 | 8 | - |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 20 | 14 | - |
| Physician Assistant | - | 33 | - |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 32 | - | - |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | - | - | 24 |
| Social Sciences, General | 22 | - | - |
| Project Management | 9 | 12 | - |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 5 | 11 | - |
| Graphic Design | 15 | - | - |
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 6 | 9 | - |
| Organizational Leadership | - | 15 | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 14 | - | - |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 10 | 4 | - |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 9 | 5 | - |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 13 | - | - |
| Public Health, General | 13 | - | - |
| Accounting | 12 | - | - |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 12 | - | - |
| Airline & Commercial & Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 11 | - | - |
| Counseling Psychology | - | 11 | - |
| Music Teacher Education | 11 | - | - |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | 9 | - |
| Computer Science | 10 | - | - |
| Communication, General | 9 | - | - |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 9 | - | - |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | - | 8 | - |
| Child Development | 8 | - | - |
| Finance, General | 7 | - | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 1 | 5 | - |
| General Studies | 6 | - | - |
| Secondary School Administration & Principalship | - | 6 | - |
| Wildlife Biology | 6 | - | - |
| Elementary and Middle School Administration & Principalship | - | 5 | - |
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 5 | - | - |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 5 | - | - |
| Writing, General | 5 | - | - |
| Biochemistry | 4 | - | - |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 4 | - | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | - | - |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 3 | - | - |
| History, General | 3 | - | - |
| Pre-Law Studies | 3 | - | - |
| Creative Writing | 2 | - | - |
| Financial Planning and Services | 2 | - | - |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 2 | - | - |
| Music, General | 2 | - | - |
| Nursing Education | - | 2 | - |
| Sociology, General | 2 | - | - |
| Youth Ministry | 2 | - | - |
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | 1 | - | - |
| Christian Studies | 1 | - | - |
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Technician | 1 | - | - |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 1 | - | - |
| Engineering, General | 1 | - | - |
| Information Science & Studies | 1 | - | - |
| Mathematics, General | 1 | - | - |
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 1 | - | - |
| Music Performance, General | 1 | - | - |
| Philosophy | 1 | - | - |
| Religious & Sacred Music | 1 | - | - |
| Rhetoric and Composition & Writing Studies, Other | 1 | - | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | - | - |
| Voice and Opera | 1 | - | - |
| Grand Total | 499 | 193 | 24 |
Publications & Citations
Charleston Southern University has published 455 scientific papers with 5,371 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Psychology, Biology, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Sociology, Environmental Science, and Nursing.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
309
/ 3,037
|
|---|---|
| Medicine |
285
/ 4,005
|
| Psychology |
211
/ 2,556
|
| Biology |
211
/ 3,281
|
| Political Science |
208
/ 2,339
|
| Law |
197
/ 2,262
|
| Computer Science |
179
/ 1,786
|
| Sociology |
168
/ 1,697
|
| Environmental Science |
158
/ 1,820
|
| Nursing |
131
/ 1,623
|
| Philosophy |
129
/ 1,088
|
| Mathematics |
127
/ 1,536
|
| Engineering |
124
/ 1,628
|
| Economics |
124
/ 1,635
|
| Pathology |
121
/ 1,775
|
| Physics |
119
/ 1,693
|
| Business |
114
/ 1,301
|
| Development Studies |
105
/ 1,541
|
| Geography and Cartography |
103
/ 1,004
|
| Chemistry |
101
/ 2,088
|
| Psychiatry |
100
/ 1,560
|
| History |
99
/ 804
|
| Statistics |
92
/ 1,111
|
| Archaeology |
80
/ 783
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
75
/ 1,117
|
| Health Science |
73
/ 1,090
|
| Social Psychology |
68
/ 596
|
| Art & Design |
65
/ 496
|
| Biochemistry |
65
/ 1,409
|
| Education |
62
/ 811
|
| Geology |
61
/ 839
|
| Genetics |
60
/ 1,192
|
| Surgery |
57
/ 989
|
| Public Health |
56
/ 778
|
| Management |
55
/ 840
|
| Healthcare Administration |
55
/ 585
|
| Neuroscience |
53
/ 787
|
| Clinical Psychology |
53
/ 433
|
| Demography |
51
/ 713
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
51
/ 532
|
Annual publication & citation counts
10 Notable alumni
1. Charles Alexander Harvin
1950-2005 (aged 55)
politician
Charles Alexander Harvin III was an American attorney and politician who was a state legislator from South Carolina. He was a Democrat.
2. R. J. Swindle
1983-. (aged 43)
baseball player
Robert Joseph "R. J." Swindle is a Canadian former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher who played for the Philadelphia Phillies and Milwaukee Brewers in 2008 and 2009.
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3. Alison Schwagmeyer
1990-. (aged 36)
basketball player
Alison Renee Schwagmeyer is an American former professional basketball player. She played college basketball for the Charleston Southern Buccaneers and the Quincy Hawks before playing in Germany, Australia, Romania, Spain, and Serbia. In Australia, she helped the Lakeside Lightning win the SBL championship in 2018 and earned three consecutive SBL Most Valuable Player awards. She also played in the Women's...
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4. Henry E. Brown
1935-. (aged 91)
politician
business executive
Henry Edward Brown Jr. is an American politician who was the U.S. representative for South Carolina's 1st congressional district from 2001 to 2011. He is a member of the Republican Party. He did not stand for re-election in 2010.
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All 10 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
CHARLESTON SOUTHERNCSU
Founded
1964
Motto
Integrating Faith in Learning, Leading and Serving
Colors
blue, gold
Academic calendar
September to May (September - December; January-February; February-May)
Total staff
469
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Address
9200 University Blvd Charleston, South Carolina, 29406-9121 United States
City Population
150,000
Phone
8438637000
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