Charleston Southern University
Charleston Southern University is one of the twenty-two private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in South Carolina. The campus is located in an urban area, in Charleston.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 3,492 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 630 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 416 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 66%). Every year 35% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.CSU's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $24,800, and fees were $40. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $24,800 and $40 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleMidsize City |
Number of Students3,492 |
Student to Faculty Ratio15:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation Baptist |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate66% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1970 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 02/01/2012 - Current |
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 02/01/1999 - Current |
Admission
56%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 1010 to 1090 |
ACT | 20 to 22 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $40 |
Graduates | $40 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $490/credit | |
In State Students | $490/credit | |
Out of State Students | $490/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
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In District Students | $625/credit | |
In State Students | $625/credit | |
Out of State Students | $625/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $22,050 | $22,050 | $22,050 |
ADN | 70 | $34,300 | $34,300 | $34,300 |
BSN | 125 | $61,250 | $61,250 | $61,250 |
FNP | 50 | $31,250 | $31,250 | $31,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 99% of Charleston Southern University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 44% | $4,476 |
Other Federal Grant | 14% | $911 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 71% | $6,583 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 99% | $12,171 |
Federal Student Loans | 68% | $5,865 |
Private Loans | 8% | $11,292 |
$17,858
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$14,847 |
$30,001 to $48,000$14,928 |
$48,001 to $75,000$17,502 |
$75,001 to $110,000$19,329 |
Over $110,000$20,978 |
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Student Population
3,061
Undergrads
431
Graduates
2,151
Women
1,341
Men
82%
Full-time
18%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
61% |
Black/African American |
25% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
4% |
Hispanic |
4% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Asian |
1% |
Non-resident alien |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and South Carolina state board of nursing.