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Address: 9200 University Boulevard Charleston, SC 29406
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Phone Number: 843-863-7000
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Website: http://www.csuniv.edu/
About
Charleston Southern University (CSU) is a private for-profit institution located at Charleston, South Carolina. The university was established in 1964 under the name Baptist College. The institution gained university status in 1990 acknowledging its infrastructural growth and education quality improvement and correspondingly changed its name to Charleston Southern University. The university has a Baptist religious affiliation pertaining to the South Carolina Baptist Convention. The initial student body consisted of 588 students and now has grown to accommodate more than 3,000 enrolments. The university is the largest private accredited university in South Carolina.
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The institutional accreditation of the university is provided by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
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CSU acceptance rate is 61%. There are 165 total full-time faculties and the student-faculty ratio at the college is 15:1.
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There are 3,616 students in total with 2,937 full-time students and 679 part-time admissions.
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The retention rate for full-time students is 70% and for their part-time counterparts is 29%. The total graduation rate is 36% at the university.
Online Education at CSU
The university offers 25 online programs pertaining to 7 disciplines. This includes Business Management, Criminal Justice, Health Sciences, Nursing, Theology, Computer Science, and Information Technology courses.
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Problem-solving and communication skills are aimed at and polished through a comprehensive liberal arts pedestal in the online programs offered at the university.
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The online program is flexible and not within the constraints of the semester period. Professionals and students with careers can easily accommodate the student life to their busy schedule.
Reviews
Some student reviews about the university are
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The community is diverse and welcoming. The professors are sincere in their approach to help the students. The classrooms are small so the professors and students develop an intimate relationship which helps the students to glide through the academics easily.
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Charleston Southern University dorms are quite small but accommodating. Students are provided with bunk-beds. The accommodation is quite small but okay. The college is beautiful and the faculty is really helpful. The community has a homely, warm feel to it.
Overview
Institution Type |
(4 Years) Private For-Profit |
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Headquartered at |
Charleston, South Carolina |
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FAFSA/Federal School Code |
003419 |
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Institutional Accreditation |
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Religious Affiliation |
Baptist |
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Historically Black College or University |
No |
Data Source: http://www.csuniv.edu/, U.S. Department of Education - IPEDS, Federal Student Aid, CHEA.
Statistics
| Student Faculty Ratio | 15: 1 | |
| Retention Rate | Full Time: 70 % | Part Time: 29 % |
| Total Population | 3,616 | |
| Student Population | Full Time: 2,937 | Part Time: 679 |
| Gender Division | Male: 38 % | Female: 62 % |
Graduation Rate
Male: 32 %
Female: 38 %
Total Graduation Rate: 36 %
Graduation rate with bachelors degree completed
Race & Ethnicity
Data Source: U.S. Department of Education - IPEDS for Fall 2016.
Majors and Online Programs
Charleston Southern University (CSU) offers 25 online programs across 7 Majors
Business Management
Offering 11 programs accross 2 degrees
Criminal Justice
Offering 1 programs accross 1 degrees
Health Science
Offering 2 programs accross 1 degrees
Nursing
Offering 5 programs accross 3 degrees
Computer Science
Offering 4 programs accross 2 degrees
Theology
Offering 1 programs accross 1 degrees
Information Technology
Offering 1 programs accross 1 degrees
Admissions
Charleston Southern University (CSU) Acceptance Rate is 61%
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $40 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $40 |
Data Source: U.S. Department of Education - IPEDS for Fall 2017.
| Total Applicants | 4,399 |
| Total Applicants Admitted | 2,666 |
| Applicants Enrolled | 723 |
| Full time Applicants Enrolled | 722 |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) | Required |
Data Source: U.S. Department of Education - IPEDS for Fall 2016.
| Number of students submitting SAT scores | 408 | |
| Number of students submitting ACT scores | 550 | |
| Percent of students submitting SAT scores | 57% | |
| Percent of students submitting ACT scores | 76% | |
| SAT Math | 505 average | 450 - 560 range |
| SAT Critical Reading | 505 average | 460 - 550 range |
| ACT Composite | 22 average | 20 - 25 range |
Data Source: U.S. Department of Education - IPEDS for Fall 2015-2016.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
The university provides financial assistance to students who require them. Financial support is provided by means of grants, loans, scholarships, and work-study options. The eligibility to avail of these facilities varies from academic performance and assignment submissions to nationality and citizenship. The students in need of such provisions are required to fill in the FAFSA form. Charleston Southern University (CSU) federal school code is 003419. At the university, over 95% of the students avail of these provisions.
The financial aids provided at the university include
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Federal Aids such as Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Direct Subsidized Loan, Direct Unsubsidized Loan, and Direct PLUS Loans along with Federal Work-Study option is given.
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State Aids include S.C. Tuition Grant, Palmetto Fellow Scholarship, S.C. Life Scholarship, S.C. HOPE Scholarship and S.C. Life and Palmetto Fellows Enhancement Scholarship.
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Institutional Aids are also provided by the university. This includes Athletic Scholarship, Band Award, International Missionary Dependent Award, Palmetto Boys State and Palmetto Girls State and the ROTC Scholarship.
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Post 9/11 GI Bill and Tuition Assistance is provided as Military Aids.
Federal Aid
| Federal Grants | Award per year | Eligibilty | Application Deadline |
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| Pell Grant | $4,476 | Undergraduate. U.S Citizen or an Eligible Non- Citizen | June 30th, 2019 |
| Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | $911 | Undergraduate. U.S Citizen or an Eligible Non- Citizen | June 30th, 2019 |
| Federal Financial Aid | Award per year | Eligibilty | Application Deadline |
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| Federal Work Study | Varies | U.S. Citizen or non-citizen eligible Satisfactory academic progress. | June 30th, 2019 |
| Federal Loans | Award per year | Eligibilty | Application Deadline |
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| Direct Subsidized Loan | $5,865 | U.S citizen or an eligible noncitizen Enrolled at least half-time | June 30th, 2019 |
| Direct Unsubsidized Loan | $5,865 | U.S citizen or an eligible noncitizen Enrolled at least half-time | June 30th, 2019 |
| Direct PLUS Loan | $11,292 | U.S citizen or an eligible noncitizen Enrolled at least half-time | June 30th, 2019 |
Data Source: U.S. Department of Education - IPEDS survey data for 2016 - 2017.
State Grants and Scholarships
| State Grants | Award per year | Eligibilty | Application Deadline |
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| S.C. Tuition Grant | $6,583 | South Carolina Resident. Demonstrate Financial Need. 2.0+ GPA. 900+ SAT | June 30th, 2018 |
| State Scholarships | Award per year | Eligibilty | Application Deadline |
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| Palmetto Fellow Scholarship | $6,700 | Academic Excellence. 3.0 GPA. | June 30th, 2018 |
| S.C. LIFE Scholarship | $5,000 | Full-time Student. Undergraduate. 3.0 GPA. | June 30th, 2018 |
| S.C. HOPE Scholarship | $2,800 | Full-time Student. Undergraduate. 3.0 GPA | June 30th, 2018 |
| S.C. Life and Palmetto Fellows Enhancement Scholarship | $10,000 | Full-time Student. Undergraduate. 3.0 GPA | June 30th, 2018 |
Data Source: http://www.csuniv.edu/, U.S. Department of Education - IPEDS survey data for 2016 - 2017.
Scholarships and Grants
| Institutional Scholarships | Award per year | Eligibilty | Application Deadline |
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| Athletic Scholarship | $12,171 | Active participation in Sports. Demonstrate academic excellence. | Varies |
| Band Award | $12,171 | Participation in the CSU Concert Band or Jazz Band. | Varies |
| International Missionary Dependent Award | $3,000 | Participate in music ensembles. 3.0 GPA. | Varies |
| Palmetto Boys State and Palmetto Girls State | $1,000 | Full-time Student. 3.0 GPA. | Varies |
| ROTC Scholarships | $12,171 | Sophomores who meet all qualifications designated by the ROTC Department. | Varies |
Data Source: http://www.csuniv.edu/, U.S. Department of Education - IPEDS survey data for 2016 - 2017.
Military and Veteran Benefits
| Military Financial Aid | Award per year | Eligibilty | Application Deadline |
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| Post 9/11 GI Bill | $15,366 | Honorably Discharged from the military. Served 30 days after Sep10,2001. | Varies |
| Tuition Assistance | $2,200 | Members of Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard. | Varies |
Data Source: http://www.csuniv.edu/, U.S. Department of Education - IPEDS survey data for 2016 - 2017.
Federal Aid based on family income
| Family Income | Average Federal Aid per year |
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| Under $30,000 | $14,034 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $14,893 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $16,180 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $17,775 |
| Over $110,000 | $20,274 |
Data Source: U.S. Department of Education - IPEDS survey data for 2016 - 2017.
| Federal, State or Institutional Aid Awarded | Percent | Avg Amount per year |
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| Undergraduate students awarded Pell grants | 49% | $3,983 |
| Federal, State or Institutional aid awarded for Full-time, first-time undergraduates | 99% | $20,311 |
| Federal Grant awarded for full-time, first-time undergraduates | 46% | $4,656 |
| Institutional Grant awarded for full-time, first-time undergraduates | 98% | $12,954 |
| Students Loans awarded for full-time, first-time undergraduates | 66% | $6,235 |
| Federal Students Loans awarded for full-time, first-time undergraduates | 66% | $5,578 |
| Average aid awarded as grant or scholarship | $ 15,709 |
| Post-9/11 GI Bill Award | Number of Students | Amount per year |
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| Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits | 381 | $13,436 |
| Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits - undergraduate students | 321 | $15,141 |
| Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits - graduate students | 60 | $4,310 |
Data Source: http://www.csuniv.edu/, U.S. Department of Education - IPEDS survey data for 2016 - 2017.
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