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Charleston Southern University Computer Science Programs

Charleston Southern University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Charleston, SC. A Mid-Sized City provides a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is Charleston Southern University?

Contact information for CSU|CHARLESTON SOUTHERN| can be found 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 CSU|CHARLESTON SOUTHERN|?

You can apply to CSU|CHARLESTON SOUTHERN| online at: https://www.charlestonsouthern.edu/apply

CSU|CHARLESTON SOUTHERN| is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for CSU|CHARLESTON SOUTHERN|

This is what CSU|CHARLESTON SOUTHERN| requires for admission:

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 CSU|CHARLESTON SOUTHERN|?

CSU|CHARLESTON SOUTHERN| has an acceptance rate of 96%, which makes it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements 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 CSU|CHARLESTON SOUTHERN|, 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 CSU|CHARLESTON SOUTHERN| ranged between 18 and 24.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at CSU|CHARLESTON SOUTHERN| 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 CSU|CHARLESTON SOUTHERN| 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

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 25% of students at CSU|CHARLESTON SOUTHERN| receive some form of financial aid (721 students).

About 86% of students at CSU|CHARLESTON SOUTHERN| 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 CSU|CHARLESTON SOUTHERN| undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,422 per year.

Charleston Southern University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 752 students enrolled at CSU|CHARLESTON SOUTHERN|. CSU|CHARLESTON SOUTHERN| 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 CSU|CHARLESTON SOUTHERN|, 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 CSU|CHARLESTON SOUTHERN| are listed below.

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 CSU|CHARLESTON SOUTHERN|’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at CSU|CHARLESTON SOUTHERN|, 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

CSU|CHARLESTON SOUTHERN| offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

1,456 undergraduate students at CSU|CHARLESTON SOUTHERN| 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.

Computer Science Programs at Charleston Southern University

Below are the computer science majors are available at CSU|CHARLESTON SOUTHERN|, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer Science	10	—	—	10
Computer and Information Sciences, General	1	5	—	6
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	6	—	—	6
Information Science/Studies	1	—	—	1

Academic Programs at Charleston Southern University

CSU|CHARLESTON SOUTHERN| offers 23 distinct academic programs.

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

Institutional Profile

CSU|CHARLESTON SOUTHERN| 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.