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Overview |
CSU | |||
| Location | Charleston, SC | |||
| Setting | Small City | |||
| Enrollment | 3,545 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #915 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | csuniv.edu | |||
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Costs |
CSU | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,380 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,380 | |||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $21,347 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,411 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% |
Admission |
CSU | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 6,072 | |||
| Admitted | 4,620 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | B | |||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | |||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
CSU | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
CSU | |||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 |
Diversity |
CSU | |||
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| % Men | 7% | |||
| % Women | 11% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 61% | |||
| % Black | 26% | |||
| % Hispanic | 3% | |||
| % Native American | 1% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | |||
| % International | 1% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 4% |
Students |
CSU | |||
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| % In-State | 73% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | |||
Campus |
CSU | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | |||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/