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Private Non-Profit4-Yearmedium campus
Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC
2.4Average
76%
Open Admissions
46%
Graduation
About Charleston Southern University
Charleston Southern University is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Charleston, South Carolina. With an enrollment of approximately 2,716 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. With an acceptance rate of 76%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 46%. Graduates earn a median salary of $45,898 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $21,955 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
76%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
46%
Enrollment
2,716
Total students
Median Earnings
$45,898
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$31,030
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$31,030
Per year
Average Net Price
$21,955
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
17 – 24
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
470
Median
535
75th
560
200800
ACT Composite
25th
17
Median
21
75th
24
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$31,030/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$21,955/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$87,820
10-Year Earnings
$458,980
ROI Multiple
5.2×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Charleston Southern University
Student Outcomes
46%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$46k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
2,716
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
