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Charleston Southern University

Charleston, South Carolina · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$40,606

Acceptance Rate

76%

Graduation Rate

46%

Annual Tuition

$31,030

At a Glance

Total Students

2,716

Retention Rate

62%

Faculty Ratio

13

Financial Aid

53%

Median Debt

$26,471

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Charleston Southern University is a private, non-profit institution with 2,716 students. The university has an acceptance rate of 76.1% and a graduation rate of 46%. The retention rate is 61.9%. The in-state tuition is $31,030, and 52.6% of students receive financial aid.

Graduates' earnings one year after graduation are $40,736. Five years after graduation, earnings are $40,606, and ten years after graduation, earnings are $45,898. The median debt for students is $26,471.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$41k

1 YEAR

$41k

5 YEARS

$46k

10 YEARS

Top 68% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

Graduates of Charleston Southern University earn a median of $40,736 one year after graduation. Five years after graduation, median earnings are $40,606, and ten years after graduation, median earnings are $45,898. The median debt for graduates is $26,471. Over half of the students, 52.6%, receive financial aid.

The university has a graduation rate of 46% and a retention rate of 61.9%. The acceptance rate is 76.1%, and the total student population is 2,716. The in-state tuition is $31,030.

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Campus Location

Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, SC 29406-9121

Charleston Southern University is located in Charleston, South Carolina. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Charleston Southern University has an acceptance rate of 76.1%.