CSU Description

With a prime location in the near the coastline, student life at Charleston Southern University is perhaps one of the school’s finest attributes.
In addition to year-round outdoor activities in South Carolina’s mild weather, the school features many student clubs and organizations, including campus ministries and service opportunities.

The university also offers a variety of academics, administered through the following divisions:

* College of Humanities and Social Sciences
* College of Science and Mathematics
* School of Business
* School of Education
* School of Nursing

Nearly 60 undergraduate programs are available through these schools and colleges, as are master’s degree programs in Criminal Justice, Education, Business Administration and Nursing.

Though not guaranteed, approximately 95% of CSU students receive some form of financial aid. This can come from a variety of sources, including federal grants and loans, and scholarships sponsored by the state of South Carolina.

CSU also funds a number of scholarships for eligible students. For example, qualified freshmen can earn a maximum of $3,125 from the ASPIRE Scholarship, and dependents of Southern Baptist pastors can apply for the International Missionary Dependent Award.

Quick Facts

Location

Southeast

Type

Private

Affiliation

Baptist

Size

Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Buccaneers

Website

www.csuniv.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$19,278

Out-of-State Tuition

$19,278

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

3,232

CSU Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
2,762
Freshman Class
668
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
3,232

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
85%
Graduate
15%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
100%
Part-Time
0%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
79%
Out-of-State
21%

Gender of Students

Women
59%
Men
41%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
27%
Asian
1%
Caucasian
57%
Latino
2%
Other
13%

Students State Origin

South Carolina
79%
North Carolina
3%
Florida
2%
Georgia
2%
Pennsylvania
1%
Other
13%

International Students

International
1%
Domestic
99%