Charleston Southern University Description:
Charleston Southern University's 300-acre campus sits on a former rice and indigo plantation in North Charleston, South Carolina. Historic Charleston and the Atlantic Ocean are nearby. Founded in 1964, Charleston Southern is affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention, and the integration of faith with learning is central to the school's mission. The university has a 16 to 1 student / faculty ratio, and students can choose from over 30 Bachelor's degree programs (Business is most popular). High achieving students should look into the Honors Programs; perks include priority registration, smaller classes and special access to social and cultural events. On the athletic front, the Charleston Southern Buccaneers compete in the NCAA Division I Big South Conference.
Admissions Data (2011):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 65%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 440 / 545
- SAT Math: 440 / 548
- SAT Writing: - / -
- ACT Composite: 19 / 24
- ACT English: 18 / 24
- ACT Math: 18 / 24
Enrollment (2010):
- Total Enrollment: 3,213 (2,768 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 37% Male / 63% Female
- 88% Full-time
Costs (2011 - 12):
- Tuition and Fees: $20,840
- Books: $1,300 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $8,000
- Other Expenses: $3,100
- Total Cost: $33,240
Charleston Southern University Financial Aid (2009 - 10):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 99%
- Charleston Southern Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 99%
- Loans: 73%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $15,587
- Loans: $5,604
Most Popular Majors:
Athletic Training, Biology, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Nursing, Psychology, Theatre
Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 64%
- Transfer Out Rate: 28%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 20%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 34%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
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mission statement from http://www.csuniv.edu/discover/foundingprinciples.asp
"Promoting Academic Excellence in a Christian Environment."
