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Charleston Southern University
Charleston,
SC
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate56%
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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
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
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
500 - 530
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
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 Time9%
Part Time84%
In State16%
Out-of-StateData 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%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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