Charleston Southern University
PrivateCharleston, SC
Charleston Southern University, in Charleston, SC, is a private small school, enrolling around 2,893 students. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 96% of applicants get in. Its highest-earning reported major is Computer Science (Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $97,290/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Charleston Southern University's acceptance rate?
Charleston Southern University in Charleston, SC admits approximately 96% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Charleston Southern University?
Admitted students at Charleston Southern University typically score between 930–1160 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Charleston Southern University?
Admitted students at Charleston Southern University typically score between 18–24 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Charleston Southern University cost?
Charleston Southern University's total cost of attendance is reported at $44,558 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Charleston Southern University require students to live on campus?
No -- Charleston Southern University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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