Charleston Southern University Demographics & Diversity Overview

49%
Minority Students
63%
Female Students
NaN%
International
32
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
49.9%(1,385)
Hispanic
5.9%(163)
African American
16.1%(448)
Asian
1.2%(34)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(7)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(8)
Two or More Races
3.7%(103)
Unknown
22.7%(630)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color49%
Total Enrollment3,418
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 63% female students and 37% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
36.6%(1,037)
Women
63.4%(1,799)

Gender Statistics

Men1,037

30% of total enrollment

Women1,799

53% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Charleston Southern University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 71% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 14% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.3%(66)
18-19
41.3%(1,170)
20-21
29.6%(840)
22-24
12.9%(366)
25+
13.9%(394)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
2.1%(12)
22-24
28.5%(166)
25+
69.4%(404)

Age Diversity Insights

71%

Traditional Age (18-21)

14%

Non-Traditional (25+)

17%

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%(14)

Regional Representation

International14

NaN% of student body

States Represented

32 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

49%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

63%

Female Students

Global Reach

NaN%

International

Age Diversity

14%

Non-Traditional Age