Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC · Private nonprofit · 2,893 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$52K
In-state tuition
$34K
Out-of-state tuition
$34K
Graduation rate
50%
Acceptance rate
96%
Median debt
$11K
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At a glance
| Average net price (published cost of attendance) | $46K |
|---|---|
| SAT average | 1059 |
| ACT composite (median) | 21.0 |
| First-year retention | 63% |
| Median earnings (all enrolled, incl. non-earners) | $46K |
| SAT math (median) | 535 |
| Undergraduate composition | 60% White · 18% Black · 9% Hispanic · 1% Asian |
| Official website | https://www.charlestonsouthern.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $57K | $27K |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $40K | $22K |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | $39K | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | $35K | $24K |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $35K | $20K |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $34K | $23K |
| Psychology, General. | $26K | $23K |
| Marketing. | $26K | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | $25K | $27K |
| Design and Applied Arts. | $25K | $23K |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $24K | — |
| Biology, General. | $23K | $24K |
Compare with similar colleges in — SC
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson University | $36K | 72% | $17K | $51K |
| Furman University | $61K | 74% | $19K | $70K |
| Bob Jones University | $25K | 71% | $12K | $49K |
| North Greenville University | $27K | 54% | $13K | $47K |
| Wofford College | $58K | 80% | $20K | $77K |
| Claflin University | $19K | 47% | $18K | $44K |
| Benedict College | $18K | 43% | $12K | $37K |
| Newberry College | $33K | 42% | $12K | $51K |
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