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How to Get Into Charleston Southern University

Charleston, SC · Private nonprofit · 2025-2026 cycle · Verified data

Charleston Southern University Admissions Statistics

96%
Acceptance Rate
480-600
SAT Reading (mid 50%)
450-560
SAT Math (mid 50%)
18-24
ACT (mid 50%)
2,893
Undergrads
47%
Graduation Rate

How to Actually Get Into Charleston Southern University

The bar here is clear

Charleston Southern University admits most qualified applicants. Clear the academic bar (the ranges below) and your odds are strong. The real questions become fit, cost, and whether it earns its slot on your list, not whether you can get in.

Position your scores against the real bands

The middle 50% of enrolled students sits around 930-1160 combined SAT or 18-24 ACT. Above the 75th percentile, scores work for you and this can behave like a target. Below the 25th percentile, the rest of your application has to carry the file, treat it as a reach. Test policy here is "Test-flexible", check the fine print for your specific program.

The bigger picture: no single school decides your outcome, the shape of your whole list does. Read how top counselors build a college list before you finalize where Charleston Southern University fits.

Charleston Southern University Application Deadlines (2025-2026)

Round Deadline
Regular Decision (RD) Rolling

Deadlines verified from official sources for the 2025-2026 cycle. Rounds change year to year, always confirm on the school's site before submitting.

Application Requirements & Costs

Application platform Common App
Application fee $25
Test scores Test-flexible
Writing supplement Not required
Counselor recommendation Not required

Charleston Southern University Cost & Financial Aid

Total cost of attendance (sticker, per year) $44,558
Tuition & fees $32,520
Room & board (on campus) $12,200
Average net price (aid-receiving families) $21,666

What You'd Actually Pay, by Family Income

Average net price per year (after grants and scholarships) for aid-receiving families, from federal College Scorecard data:

Family income Average net price / year
$0-30k $20,145
$30-48k $23,024
$48-75k $20,697
$75-110k $21,648
$110k+ $23,226
34%
Students receiving Pell Grants
48%
Students taking federal loans
63%
Freshman retention rate
12:1
Student-faculty ratio

These are averages, not your number. Get your family's actual price in about 10 minutes:

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