Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Charleston, SC · Midsize city |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 2,893 |
| Acceptance rate | 87% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 940–1170 · 56% submit |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 18–23 |
| Testing policy | Required |
| Graduation rate | 49% |
| First-year retention | 62% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 13:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $44,558 |
| Application fee | $25 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Regular Decision: Rolling
Most popular majors: Health professions & nursing, Business, Education, Biology, Parks, recreation & fitness.
Strongest majors at Charleston Southern
- Health & pre-med fields at Charleston Southern: #461 of 543 schools, score 43/100, about 125 graduates a year
- Biology at Charleston Southern: #594 of 692 schools, score 34/100, about 43 graduates a year
- Business & finance at Charleston Southern: #560 of 650 schools, score 33/100, about 84 graduates a year
- Education at Charleston Southern: #482 of 551 schools, score 40/100, about 42 graduates a year
- Communications & media at Charleston Southern: #534 of 592 schools, score 35/100, about 16 graduates a year
- Art, music & theater at Charleston Southern: #608 of 668 schools, score 34/100, about 21 graduates a year
- Nursing at Charleston Southern: #358 of 388 schools, score 39/100, about 80 graduates a year
- Psychology at Charleston Southern: #650 of 694 schools, score 29/100, about 29 graduates a year
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