Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston Southern University
Private school in South Carolina with 2,700 total undergraduate students
Chancing
Charleston Southern University is a somewhat competitive school
Overall acceptance rate
57%
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Admissions
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Admissions stats
Applicants & acceptance rate
Overall acceptance rate
57%
Women
57%
Men
55%
Total number of applicants
3,933
Women: 64%
Men: 36%
Accepted students who attend
Yield rate - overall
31%
Cost & scholarships
Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$39,962
Out-of-state
$39,962
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Applications
Application requirements
Accepts Common App
No
Considers class rank
No
Recommendation letters
Optional
TOEFL policy (international applicants)
Required
SAT/ACT testing policy
Optional
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Which tests students typically submit
SAT: 50%
ACT: 39%
Students
Enrolled student statistics
Enrolled students
First-year students (full-time)
690
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
63%
Enrolled men:
37%
6-year graduation rate
41%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
67%
Student diversity
Moderately diverse
International students
1%
Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander: 2%
Black: 22%
Hispanic: 3%
Native American: 1%
Other: 17%
White: 55%
Academics
Student faculty ratio
12:1
Calendar system
Four-one-four
Special academic offering
Study abroad
Credit for AP exams
Offers graduate degree
Academic and career counseling
Majors & careers
Special focus
None
Has medical school
No
Housing
Commuter College
No
On campus housing
Yes
Sports
D1 Football
No
Football conference
Big South Conference
D1 Basketball
Yes
Basketball conference
Big South Conference
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7. University of Charleston
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70% acceptance rate
Location
9200 University Blvd
Charleston, SC 29406
Campus Setting
Urban
Region
Southeast
Campus culture
Religious Affiliation
Baptist
HBCU
No
Contact information
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