Charleston Southern University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$30,380

3.02% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$21,347

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

76.1%

6,072 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

3,545

80.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

48.6%

308 Graduates

About

Charleston Southern University is a higher education institution located in Charleston County, SC. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Charleston Southern University were Registered Nursing (80 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (32 degrees), and General Psychology (29 degrees).

In 2023, 723 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Charleston Southern University. 66.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (242 degrees), 3.23 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (75 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Charleston Southern University is $30,380, which is $5,805 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Charleston Southern University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,045 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Charleston Southern University is $30,380, which is $5,805 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,347.

In 2023, 89% of undergraduate students attending Charleston Southern University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$30,380

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Charleston Southern University was $30,380. The cost of tuition at Charleston Southern University is $5,805 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Charleston Southern University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,347

2023 Value

21.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Charleston Southern University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,347. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Charleston Southern University grew by 21.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Charleston Southern University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,960

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at Charleston Southern University was of $9,960 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.11% between 2022 and 2023.

This chart compares the average student costs at Charleston Southern University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

89%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

89% of undergraduate students at Charleston Southern University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 5.32% with respect to 2022, when 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Charleston Southern University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Charleston Southern University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1045 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Charleston Southern University received 6,072 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 22.2% annual growth. Out of those 6,072 applicants, 4,620 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 76.1% acceptance rate.

There were 3,545 students enrolled at Charleston Southern University in 2023. 47% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Charleston Southern University has an overall enrollment yield of 15.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

76.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

4,620

Accepted Out of 6,072

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Charleston Southern University was 76.1% (4,620 admissions from 6,072 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 86.8%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 22.2%, while admissions grew by 7.22%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Charleston Southern University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

47%

Submission Percentage (2023)

331

Scores Submitted (2023)

47% of enrolled first-time students at Charleston Southern University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Charleston Southern University had a total enrollment of 3,545 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Charleston Southern University is 2,857 students and the part-time enrollment is 688. This means that 80.6% of students enrolled at Charleston Southern University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Charleston Southern University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 56.5% White, 17.5% Black or African American, 6.94% Hispanic or Latino, 3.64% Two or More Races, 1.18% Asian, 0.254% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.141% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Charleston Southern University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.5%), followed by White Male (18.6%) and Black or African American Female (9.07%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (47.1%), followed by White Male (19%) and Black or African American Female (5.66%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

80.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Charleston Southern University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,545 students. The full-time enrollment at Charleston Southern University is 2,857 and the part-time enrollment is 688. This means that 80.6% of students enrolled at Charleston Southern University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Charleston Southern University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

62%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Charleston Southern University was 62%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Charleston Southern University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Charleston Southern University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,002 enrolled students
Black or African American
619 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
246 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Charleston Southern University is 56.5% White, 17.5% Black or African American, 6.94% Hispanic or Latino, 3.64% Two or More Races, 1.18% Asian, 0.254% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.141% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 398 students (11.2%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 239 more women than men received degrees from Charleston Southern University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Charleston Southern University is white (242 degrees awarded). There were 3.23 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (75 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Charleston Southern University is Registered Nursing (80 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (32 degrees) and General Psychology (29 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Charleston Southern University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (25 degrees awarded), Education (101 degrees), and Protective Services (41 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Charleston Southern University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,688,649 people), Accountants & auditors (1,057,251 people), Other managers (921,373 people), Secondary school teachers (612,919 people), and Financial managers (551,190 people).

The most specialized majors at Charleston Southern University in 2023 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (25 degrees awarded), Education (101 degrees), Protective Services (41 degrees), Biology (46 degrees), and Business (172 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Charleston Southern University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Dentists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Charleston Southern University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (25 degrees awarded), Education (101 degrees), Protective Services (41 degrees), Biology (46 degrees), and Business (172 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Charleston Southern University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,838,949 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (591,285 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (501,706 people), Offices of physicians (223,146 people), and Religious organizations (166,996 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Charleston Southern University.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
80 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
32 degrees awarded
General Psychology
29 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Charleston Southern University was Registered Nursing with 80 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Charleston Southern University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

242

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

481

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 242 degrees were awarded to men at Charleston Southern University, which is 0.503 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (481).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Charleston Southern University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 27 degrees were awarded to men at Charleston Southern University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.23 times more than the 22 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 72 degrees were awarded to men at Charleston Southern University in Registered Nursing, which is 9 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

38%

100% Completion Time

49%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 38% of students graduating from Charleston Southern University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 49% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 51% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Charleston Southern University is Female and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
242 degrees awarded
Black or African American
75 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
29 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Charleston Southern University is white (242 degrees awarded). There were 3.23 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (75 degrees).

45% of degree recipients (325 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
161 degrees awarded
White Male
81 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
47 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Charleston Southern University is white female (161 degrees awarded). There were 1.99 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (81 degrees).

Operations

Charleston Southern University has an endowment valued at nearly $27.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3M (11%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Charleston Southern University had a total salary expenditure of 73.9M. Charleston Southern University employs 68 Assistant professors, 52 Associate professors and 46 Professors. Most academics at Charleston Southern University are Female Assistant professor (40), Male Professor (31), and Female Associate professor (31).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Charleston Southern University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 34 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 24 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 23 employees.

Endowment

$27.3M

2023 Endowment

5.6%

growth from 2022

Charleston Southern University has an endowment valued at about $27.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Charleston Southern University grew 5.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $22.4M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Charleston Southern University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$27.5M

2023 Salaries

2.57%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Charleston Southern University paid a median of $27.5M in salaries, which represents 37.2% of their overall expenditure ($73.9M) and a 2.57% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.24% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.127% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$14M

Instructional Salaries

220

Number of Employees

In 2023, Charleston Southern University paid a total of $14M to 220 employees working as instructors, which represents 50.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

68 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

34 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Charleston Southern University were Assistant professor with 68 employees, Associate professor with 52 employees, and Professor with 46 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Charleston Southern University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 34 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 24 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 23 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Charleston Southern University was Female Assistant professor with 40 employees, Male Professor with 31 employees, and Female Associate professor with 31 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Charleston Southern University.

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