Charleston Southern University Admission
Application Fee
$25
Graduate Application Fee
$40
Acceptance Rate
76.09%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
15.69%
Freshmen Enrollment
727
SAT Scores
1,060
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 4,967 students have applied and 4,309 students have allowed to admit to Charleston Southern University (Acceptance rate: 86.75%). CSU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 16.87 % where 727 students have finally enrolled out of 4,309 admitted students.
CSU acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as College of Charleston and Columbia International University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 83.94%).
CSU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 22.57%).
How to Apply to Charleston Southern University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply CSU. CSU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.charlestonsouthern.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.charlestonsouthern.edu/apply |
| Financial Aid | https://www.charlestonsouthern.edu/admissions/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.charlestonsouthern.edu/admissions/financial-aid/tuition-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.charlestonsouthern.edu/admissions/veterans |
| Disability Service | https://www.charlestonsouthern.edu/academics/student-success-center/disability-services/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at CSU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Charleston Southern University is 1,060 and the average ACT score is 20. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Charleston Southern University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,120). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston Southern University | 1,060 | 20 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,120 | 24 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina | 1,074 | 64 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Charleston Southern University, 406 students submitted SAT scores (56% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,060 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 470 | 540 | 600 |
| Mathematics | 470 | 520 | 570 |
| Total | 940 | 1,060 | 1,170 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Charleston Southern University, 257 students submitted ACT scores (35% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 20 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 18 | 21 | 23 |
| English | 16 | 20 | 24 |
| Mathematics | 16 | 19 | 23 |
CSU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Charleston Southern University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |