Charleston Southern University Demographics & Diversity Overview

49%
Minority Students
65%
Female Students
NaN%
International
40
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Charleston Southern University has a diverse student body with 49% students of color and NaN% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
50.2%(1,673)
Hispanic
6.5%(217)
African American
17.4%(580)
Asian
1.3%(44)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(8)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(8)
Two or More Races
3.8%(128)
Unknown
20.3%(676)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color49%
Total Enrollment4,155
International StudentsNaN%

Cultural Engagement

Charleston Southern University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Charleston Southern University has a gender distribution of 65% female students and 35% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
35.4%(1,205)
Women
64.6%(2,198)

Gender Statistics

Men1,205

29% of total enrollment

Women2,198

53% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Charleston Southern University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 60% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 10% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
6.0%(175)
18-19
38.2%(1,112)
20-21
32.4%(943)
22-24
11.5%(334)
25+
11.9%(347)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.6%(10)
22-24
36.1%(228)
25+
62.3%(393)

Age Diversity Insights

60%

Traditional Age (18-21)

10%

Non-Traditional (25+)

18%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Charleston Southern University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with NaN% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes NaN% in-state residents, NaN% out-of-state students, and NaN% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

International
100.0%(23)

Regional Representation

International23

NaN% of student body

States Represented

40 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

49%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

65%

Female Students

Global Reach

NaN%

International

Age Diversity

10%

Non-Traditional Age