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