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Charleston Southern University Business Programs

Charleston Southern University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Charleston, SC. A Mid-Sized City provides tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

Charleston Southern University Rankings

Charleston Southern University has earned the following rankings for business programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#21 of 78	State — South Carolina
Overall Quality	#278 of 1,106	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#1646 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Charleston Southern University?

Contact details for Charleston Southern University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	9200 University Blvd, Charleston, SC 29406-9121
Phone:	8438637000
Website:	www.charlestonsouthern.edu/
Admissions:	www.charlestonsouthern.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.charlestonsouthern.edu/admissions/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Charleston Southern University?

You can apply to Charleston Southern University online at: https://www.charlestonsouthern.edu/apply

Charleston Southern University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Charleston Southern University

This is what Charleston Southern University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Charleston Southern University?

Charleston Southern University admits 96%, making it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 18% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

49% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 31% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Charleston Southern University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 480 and 600. Math scores were between 450 and 560.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 930 to 1160. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Charleston Southern University ranged between 18 and 24.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Charleston Southern University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,564	1,505	96%
Women	3,096	2,990	97%

Can I Afford Charleston Southern University?

The average net price after aid at Charleston Southern University is $21,955. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$31,870
In-State Fees	$650
Out-of-State Tuition	$31,870
Out-of-State Fees	$650
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$32,520
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$32,520

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 25% of students at Charleston Southern University receive some form of financial aid (721 students).

Nearly 86% of students at Charleston Southern University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $21,860 per student.

34% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,350.

Student Loan Debt

48% of Charleston Southern University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,422 per year.

Charleston Southern University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 752 students enrolled at Charleston Southern University. Charleston Southern University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,716 undergraduate students at Charleston Southern University, approximately 37% are male and 63% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Charleston Southern University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	35
Black or African American	472
Hispanic	236
White	1,640
American Indian/Alaska Native	5
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	5
Two or More Races	130
Non-Resident	62

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Charleston Southern University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
South Carolina	563
North Carolina	40
Georgia	35
New York	16
Virginia	16

Additionally, approximately 2.3% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Charleston Southern University Graduate Student Diversity

631 of Charleston Southern University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Charleston Southern University, approximately 37% are male and 63% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Charleston Southern University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	11
Black or African American	128
Hispanic	22
White	377
American Indian/Alaska Native	0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	19
Non-Resident	25

Online Learning at Charleston Southern University

Charleston Southern University delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

1,456 undergraduate students at Charleston Southern University took at least one online class — of those, 360 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 131 students took at least one online class and 329 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Business Programs at Charleston Southern University

Below are the business degree programs are offered by Charleston Southern University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Business Administration, Management and Operations	37	83	—	120
Human Resources Management and Services	9	5	—	14
Marketing	14	—	—	14
Accounting and Related Services	12	—	—	12
Finance and Financial Management Services	11	—	—	11
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations	9	—	—	9

Academic Programs at Charleston Southern University

Charleston Southern University offers 23 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Charleston Southern University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.