Outcomes at CSU
Graduation Rate
43.70%
Transfer-out Rate
40.20%
Retention Rate
70.00%
The graduation rate at Charleston Southern University is 43.70% last year which is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. 312 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 714 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is lower (less completion rate) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 57.67%.
The transfer-out rate is 40.20% that is extremely higher (many students transferred-out) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. The retention rate (full-time students) is 70% that is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Charleston Southern University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Charleston Southern University. 312 students have completed and 287 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 7 students still enrolled and 108 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 714 | 714 |
| Completers | 312 (43.70%) | 312 |
| Transfer-out | 287 (40.20%) | 287 |
| Still Enrolled | 7 (0.98%) | 7 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 108 (15.13%) | 108 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 243 students have completed in 4 years and additional 53 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 243 (34.03%) |
82 (28.87%) |
161 (37.44%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 53 (7.42%) |
18 (6.34%) |
35 (8.14%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 16 (2.24%) |
6 (2.11%) |
10 (2.33%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 43.70% (312/714) | 37.32% (106/284) | 47.91% (206/430) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 50.00% (8/16) | 66.67% (4/6) | 40.00% (4/10) |
| White | 88.89% (24/27) | 87.50% (7/8) | 89.47% (17/19) |
| Two or More Race | 100.00% (3/3) | 100.00% (2/2) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Unknown | 41.47% (277/668) | 34.70% (93/268) | 46.00% (184/400) |