 |
|
|
|
Charleston Southern University, also known as CSU, is situated in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. It was founded in 1964 as Baptist College. The university campus takes up a large land space of approximately 300 acres. Students are awarded degrees through the following academic schools and colleges:
The male students of CSU participate in sports such as basketball, baseball, cross country, golf, football, tennis, and track and field. The female students compete in a wide variety of sports including cross country, basketball, softball, soccer, golf, tennis, volleyball, and track and field. The athletic teams are named the Buccaneers.
Charleston Southern University is in a small city, in Charleston, SC. 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, business and management, and science and laboratory technician.
The school does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 440 to 600 for students at Charleston Southern University. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 450 and 550.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Charleston Southern University, in 2007-2008, had 3,286 students (2,927 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 29410-8087
General Phone: (843) 863-7000
http://www.csuniv.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 178 | business management, business administration, marketing, accounting, finance, MIS, business |
| Education and Teaching | 88 | elementary school teaching, secondary school administration, early childhood education, elementary/middle school admin, secondary teaching, teacher ed, physical education teaching, math teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 72 | social services, sociology, English, European history, political science, American history, Spanish language, history, ... |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 48 | criminal justice and safety |
| Therapy and Counseling | 39 | psychology, music therapy |
| Religion and Philosophy | 30 | religion, youth ministry, religious music |
| Science | 29 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, biological and biomedical sciences |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 25 | stagecraft |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 22 | health and physical education, athletic trainer |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 19 | registered nursing |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 6 | computer science, computer and info science |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 4 | science tech |
| Mathematics | 4 | applied mathematics, mathematics |
| Music | 4 | music performance, music |
Number of programs and degrees for Charleston Southern University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 437 | 47 |
| Master's degree | 130 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Charleston Southern University had a total enrollment of 3,286 students (2,927 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 80% |
| Graduate | 20% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 27% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 77% |
| North Carolina | 5% |
| Florida | 4% |
| Georgia | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
Charleston Southern University offers campus housing for 1,150 of its 2,927 (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 | 2,986 | 1,839 | 62% | 618 | 34% |
| Men | 1,035 | 638 | 62% | 248 | 39% |
| Women | 1,951 | 1,201 | 62% | 370 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 550 |
| 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 | 67% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 33% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,708 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,708 |
| Room and board | $ 7,178 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,250 |
| Other expenses | $ 5,454 |
Financial Aid:
Charleston Southern University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 341900)
Charleston Southern University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $83,211 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $84,508 | 5 | $79,381 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 13 | $65,877 | 10 | $60,384 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $51,195 | 6 | $50,402 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 26 | $48,383 | 25 | $46,183 |
| Instructor | academic year | 10 | $44,392 | 9 | $39,943 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 4 | $25,248 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 61 | $51,576 | 54 | $46,691 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Big South Conference |
| Basketball | Big South Conference |
| Baseball | Big South Conference |
| Track | Big South Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 150 | 94 | 244 |
| Football | 74 | 0 | 74 |
| Track | 19 | 23 | 42 |
| Baseball | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| Basketball | 13 | 12 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 17 | 59 | 76 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
LIBERAL ARTS
American History (United States)
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
European History
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious/Sacred Music
Youth Ministry
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
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 full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in science and laboratory technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students 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
Try our unique CollegeMatch™ tool to find schools similar to Charleston Southern University.
Click occupation names for extensive details, including salary and other job data.
(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Charleston Southern University with government-defined occupation categories)
|
|
|
Selected QuickSchools™ With Program Focus Areas Similar To Charleston Southern University(What are QuickSchools?)
Science And Laboratory Technician
Business And Management
Career Stories from workers: daily activities, job tips, best/worst job aspects, training, etc.
Daily Career & Education News from our staff. We're an approved Google News provider!
Resource Center. A starting point for all CityTownInfo career and college resources.
Career Overviews of hundreds of careers: descriptions, salaries, forecasts, schools, more.
Best Careers Not Requiring Degrees: Good pay, job growth, low need for degrees.
Helpful Articles, many in "how-to" format; e.g., "How to Become a Chef".
These lists link to thousands of detailed school profiles.
Colleges by State. Nearly every college and trade school in the country.
Colleges Listed Alphabetically. About 7,000 colleges & trade schools, including online schools.
Colleges by Major City. Browse cities with multiple college options.
Online Colleges. Colleges with online degree programs.
Graduate Schools by State. Colleges offering graduate degree programs.
Graduate Schools by Major City. Find cities with multiple graduate school options.
Information is not guaranteed to be correct. Please check with individual schools for the most accurate and recent information.
Copyright © QuinStreet, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
