Charleston Southern University

Charleston, SC · Private Nonprofit

Acceptance rate
96%
Average SAT
1,059
ACT midpoint
21
Enrollment
2,893
In-state tuition
$32,520
Out-of-state tuition
$32,520
Avg net price
$21,666
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 930 and 1160 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 21

Popular programs at Charleston Southern University

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.90
2Biology, General.37
3Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.37
4Business Administration, Management and Operations.35
5Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.33
6Psychology, General.30
7Criminal Justice and Corrections.25
8Marketing.19
9Communication and Media Studies.18
10Public Health.18
11Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.15
12Computer Science.14
13Human Resources Management and Services.14
14Design and Applied Arts.12
15Accounting and Related Services.11
16Finance and Financial Management Services.11
17Political Science and Government.10
18Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.10
19Health and Medical Administrative Services.9
20Social Sciences, General.8

Showing top 20 of 42 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Charleston Southern University?

Charleston Southern University has an acceptance rate of 96% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for Charleston Southern University?

Admitted students at Charleston Southern University typically score between 930 and 1160 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Charleston Southern University cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Charleston Southern University is approximately $21,666 per year.

What is the graduation rate at Charleston Southern University?

4-year graduation rate data for Charleston Southern University is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.