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Summary
Charleston Southern University is a private institution that was founded in 1964. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,910, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 300 acres. It utilizes a 4-1-4-based academic calendar. Charleston Southern University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (South), 91. Its tuition and fees are $21,450 (2012-13).
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CSU is a comprehensive, liberal arts institution with more than 30 graduate and undergraduate degrees, 17 NCAA athletic teams and 36 student organizations. CSU, founded in 1964, has grown to serve a student body of nearly 2600 undergraduate students and about 400 graduate students. The university offers a variety of liberal arts undergraduate and graduate majors and the following degrees: associate of arts, bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, master of arts, master of science and master of business administration. The university is affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention. The university's mission is "promoting academic excellence in a Christian environment." CSU's vision is "to achieve regional distinction as an institution of higher learning with its primary emphasis on excellence in teaching, dedication to the discovery and enrichment of talent within a broad spectrum of capable university students, endowing them with a Christian vision of life and equipping them for significant leadership and service." |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1964 |
| Religious affiliation | Baptist |
| Academic calendar | 4-1-4 |
| Setting | suburban |
| 2011 Endowment | $13,737,354 |
Applying
When applying to Charleston Southern University, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 15. The application fee at Charleston Southern University is $40. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 67.4 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 67.4% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 15 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Charleston Southern University is 16:1, and the school has 54.8 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 62.0 percent.
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| Student-faculty ratio | 16:1 | |
| 4-year graduation rate | 23 | |
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Student Life
Charleston Southern University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,910, with a gender distribution of 36.7 percent male students and 63.3 percent female students. Charleston Southern University is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 3,290 |
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| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA I |
Campus Info & Services
Charleston Southern University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring and placement service. Charleston Southern University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Charleston Southern University, 70 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Charleston Southern University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 70% |
| Health insurance offered | No |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
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| Tuition and fees | $21,450 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $8,400 (2012-13) |
| Financial aid statistics | N/A |
* Overview details based on 2011 data
