Charleston Southern University
Acceptance
96%
Avg SAT
1059
Tuition
$32,520
Grad Rate (4yr)
37%
Retention
63%
Earnings
$45,898
AI Overview
Nestled in historic Charleston, this Christian liberal arts university blends faith-based learning with strong programs in communication, media studies, and computer science. The campus fosters a tight-knit community where chapel services and spiritual development complement classroom learning. Students who value both academic growth and deepening their faith while gaining practical career skills tend to flourish here. A unique strength is the integration of Christian worldview across all disciplines, from tech labs to media studios.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
Tuition
$32,520
Room & Board
$12,200
Average Net Price
$21,666
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
34%
Take Federal Loans
48%
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,471
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$45,898Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$26,471Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
80 graduates
$75,175
4 yrs after graduation
Business Administration, Management and Operations
45 graduates
$69,117
4 yrs after graduation
Health and Medical Administrative Services
11 graduates
$57,253
4 yrs after graduation
Marketing
14 graduates
$57,179
4 yrs after graduation
Criminal Justice and Corrections
23 graduates
$53,162
4 yrs after graduation
Communication and Media Studies
16 graduates
$50,824
4 yrs after graduation
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
20 graduates
$48,154
4 yrs after graduation
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
25 graduates
$47,715
4 yrs after graduation
Biology, General
32 graduates
$46,399
4 yrs after graduation
Social Sciences, General
16 graduates
$44,416
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
64+ programsAnd 52 more programs available
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