Applying to CSU

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
76.09%	1,060

Charleston Southern University's acceptance rate is 76.09% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 6,072 students applied and 4,620 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into CSU.

CSU's acceptance rate places 14th out of 31 South Carolina colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,060 and the ACT score is 20 at CSU. CSU's SAT score ranks 15th out of 21 South Carolina colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to CSU, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Charleston Southern University is 76.09% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.69%. 2,052 men and 4,020 women applied to CSU and 1,555 men and 3,065 women students were accepted.

Among them, 269 men and 456 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at CSU.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at CSU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	6,072	2,052	4,020	0	0
Admitted	4,620	1,555	3,065	0	0
Enrolled	725	269	456	0	0
Acceptance Rate	76.09%	75.78%	76.24%	-	-
Yield	15.69%	17.30%	14.88%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Charleston Southern University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 331 students (47% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 231 students (33%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at CSU.

The median SAT score is 1,060 with 540 SAT EBRW and 520 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 600 and the 25^th percentile is 480. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 560 and 25^th percentile is 470 .

The median ACT composite score is 20 with 75^th percentile score of 24 and 25^th percentile score of 17 at CSU. The median ACT math score is 18 and the ACT English score is 20.

The SAT and ACT scores at Charleston Southern University are relatively low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,129, ACT: 23 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with medium programs).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at CSU
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	950	1060	1160
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	480	540	600
SAT Math	470	520	560
ACT Composite	17	20	24
ACT Math	16	18	23
ACT English	15	20	24

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Charleston Southern University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 725 first-year students enrolled in CSU. The proportion of full-time students is 99.45% and part-time students is 0.55%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 37.10% and women students is 62.90%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at CSU.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at CSU
	Total	Men	Women
Total	725	269	456
Full-time	721	269	452
Part-time	4	0	4

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at CSU. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Charleston Southern University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

CSU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $25 for undergraduate schools and $40 for graduate schools of Charleston Southern University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to CSU.

Admission Information for Applying to CSU
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$25
Graduate Application Fees	$40
Admission Information	https://www.charlestonsouthern.edu/admissions/
Online Application	https://www.charlestonsouthern.edu/apply
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	Bachelor, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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