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Charleston Southern University is in a small city, in Charleston, South Carolina. The school has a Baptist religious affiliation. Charleston Southern University is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
The most common major fields study at Charleston Southern University include drama and performing arts and security and law enforcement.
The school does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 440 to 540 for students at Charleston Southern University. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 430 and 540.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Charleston Southern University, in 2005, had 3,022 students (2,546 full-time equivalent).
Dorm living is common. Charleston Southern University makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Big South Conference for major sports. Student athletes can receive financial aid in some cases.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Promoting Academic Excellence in a Christian Environment"
More complete details are provided below.
Charleston Southern University
9200 University Blvd
Charleston, SC 29406-8087
General Phone: (843) 863-7000
Admissions Phone: (843) 863-7050
Financial Aid Phone: (843) 863-8039
http://www.csuniv.edu
Charleston Southern University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 89 | secondary school administration, elementary school teaching, elementary/middle school admin, early childhood education, physical education teaching, secondary teaching, music teaching, English teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 80 | business management, marketing, business administration, finance, MIS, business, business and related services, managerial economics, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 59 | social services, sociology, English, political science, American history, Spanish language, European history, humanities, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 36 | psychology, music therapy |
| Religion And Philosophy | 34 | religion, youth ministry, religious music, pastoral counseling |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 28 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration |
| Science | 25 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, biological and physical sciences, physical science courses, biological and biomedical sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 17 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 10 | stagecraft |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 9 | athletic trainer |
| Mathematics | 4 | applied mathematics, mathematics |
| Music | 2 | music performance, music |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer programming, computer science, information science |
| Law | 0 | pre-law |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 0 | science tech |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | natural resources management |
| Medical Support And Technology | 0 | pre-pharmacy |
| Engineering | 0 | various engineering courses |
| Medicine | 0 | health professions, pre-dentistry, medical preparatory, pre-med |
Number of programs and degrees for Charleston Southern University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 316 | 69 |
| Master's degree | 77 | 20 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 4 |
In 2005, Charleston Southern University had a total enrollment of 3,022 students (2,546 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 78% |
| Graduate | 22% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 55% |
| Black | 24% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 16% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 73% |
| North Carolina | 5% |
| Florida | 4% |
| Georgia | 3% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Charleston Southern University offers campus housing for 1,152 of its 2,546 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Charleston, South Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Carolina Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,763 | 1,960 | 71% | 627 | 32% |
| Men | 973 | 686 | 70% | 254 | 37% |
| Women | 1,790 | 1,274 | 71% | 373 | 29% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 83% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 44% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (843) 863-7050
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,980 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,980 |
| Room and board | $ 6,142 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,124 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,804 |
Financial Aid:
Charleston Southern University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 341900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (843) 863-8039
Charleston Southern University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $78,264 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $76,280 | 4 | $66,618 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 11 | $62,352 | 8 | $51,243 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $46,475 | 8 | $48,997 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 19 | $40,900 | 16 | $42,505 |
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $38,420 | 7 | $37,774 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 2 | * | 5 | $23,524 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 53 | $46,566 | 44 | $42,365 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Big South Conference |
| Basketball | Big South Conference |
| Baseball | Big South Conference |
| Track | Big South Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 171 | 106 | 277 |
| Football | 72 | 0 | 72 |
| Track | 18 | 22 | 40 |
| Basketball | 19 | 15 | 34 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 38 | 69 | 107 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources Management and Policy
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
LIBERAL ARTS
American History (United States)
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
European History
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious/Sacred Music
Youth Ministry
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences, Other
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Music Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Charleston Southern University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in science (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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