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Charleston Southern University

Charleston, SC charlestonsouthern.edu 2,716 students

Charleston Southern University is located in North Charleston, South Carolina, offering a suburban campus environment. As a faith-based institution, the university fosters a close-knit community centered on Christian values. Students benefit from a curriculum that integrates faith and learning across disciplines. The university's affiliation with the South Carolina Baptist Convention shapes its campus life and academic focus.

Programs
10
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$39,524
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$31,030
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Charleston Southern University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 35% of students receive Pell Grants; 53% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $21,848, roughly 30% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $19,840 $79,360
$30K – $48K $19,236 $76,944
$48K – $75K $22,405 $89,620
$75K – $110K $23,957 $95,828
$110K+ $23,804 $95,216
Sticker price (no aid) $31,030 $124,120
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Charleston Southern University

10 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing Compare across schools →
70
$66,310/yr High 4.7x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
65
$64,920/yr High 4.5x
Subject-Area Teaching Compare across schools →
46
$40,612/yr High 2.8x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →
43
$40,478/yr High 2.2x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →
39
$33,633/yr Moderate 2.6x
Psychology Compare across schools →
32
$35,364/yr High 2.6x
Social Sciences Compare across schools →
28
$23,797/yr High 2.5x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
26
$33,518/yr High 2.4x
Biology Compare across schools →
25
$29,891/yr High 2.7x
Health & Physical Education Compare across schools →
25
$26,722/yr Moderate 2.6x