Charleston Southern University Admissions Information

76%
Acceptance Rate
$25
Application Fee
6,072
Total Applicants
16%
Yield Rate

Admissions Overview

The admission process at Charleston Southern University has a 76% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $25. Charleston Southern University has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.

Selectivity

76%

Less Selective

Application Volume

6,072

Total Applicants

Enrollment Yield

16%

Students who enroll

Admission Requirements

The admission process at Charleston Southern University has a 76% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $25. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at Charleston Southern University evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.

Testing Policy

Test Optional

Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores

Application Cost

$25

Non-refundable application fee

Complete Application Requirements

Required for Admission

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High School Transcript
Required
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High School GPA
Required
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English Proficiency Test
Required

Optional (Considered if Submitted)

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Standardized Test Scores
Optional
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Letters of Recommendation
Optional
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High School Class Rank
Optional
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Work Experience
Optional

Not Considered for Admission

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Personal Statement/Essay
Not Considered
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Legacy Status
Not Considered
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Other Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not Considered

Note: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.

Test Scores

Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at Charleston Southern University. About 46% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 950 to 1,160. Additionally, about 32% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 17 to 24.

SAT Scores

46% of students submitted
Total Score

400

1600

950 โ€“ 1160

Reading and Writing

200

800

480 โ€“ 600

Math

200

800

470 โ€“ 560

ACT Scores

32% of students submitted
Composite Score

1

36

17 โ€“ 24

English

1

36

15 โ€“ 24

Math

1

36

16 โ€“ 24

Admission Statistics

6,072 students applied to CSU. Of those, 76% were accepted (4,620 students). Of these 4,620 accepted students, 725 chose to enroll.

6,072

Total Applicants

4,620

Students Admitted

725

Students Enrolled

76%

Acceptance Rate

Admission Funnel

Applied
6,072
Admitted
4,620
Enrolled
725