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Charleston Southern University (CSU)
- 9200 University Blvd
- Charleston, SC 29410
- OPEID College Code: 00341900
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- General Phone: (843) 863-7000
- President: Jairy C Hunter Jr
- Website: www.csuniv.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Four-One-Four Plan
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 3,286
- College Alias: CSU, CHARLESTON SOUTHERN
- College Mascot: Buccaneers
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Air Force
- Religious Affiliation
- Baptist
- Mission Statement
- Promoting Academic Excellence in a Christian Environment
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - CSU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Smaller Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Professional (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $30.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,110 | 1,836 | 2,946 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 728 (66%) | 1,250 (68%) | 1,978 (67%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 269 (37%) | 417 (33%) | 686 (35%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 582 | 86% |
| ACT ® Exam | 359 | 53% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 430 | 530 |
| SAT ® Math | 430 | 550 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 18 | 22 |
| ACT ® English | 17 | 22 |
| ACT ® Math | 17 | 23 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 99%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 76% | 46% | 74% | 98% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,861 | $3,668 | $5,616 | $6,197 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.7% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Number in Default | 18 | 37 | 30 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,034 | 924 | 752 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $17,795 | $16,780 | $15,980 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $17,795 | $16,780 | $15,980 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,593 | $1,385 | $1,124 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,772 | $6,450 | $6,142 |
| Other Expenses | $5,283 | $5,031 | $4,804 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $31,443 | $29,646 | $28,050 |
| Out of State | $31,443 | $29,646 | $28,050 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $19,388 | $18,165 | $17,104 |
| Out of State | $19,388 | $18,165 | $17,104 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $19,388 | $18,165 | $17,104 |
| Out of State | $19,388 | $18,165 | $17,104 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 3,286 Undergraduate: 2,835 Graduate: 451
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,258 Female: 2,028
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,087 Female: 1,748
- Graduate Gender Male: 171 Female: 280
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,476 Part-Time: 810
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,444 Part-Time: 391
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 32 Part-Time: 419
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 58 | 2% |
| American Indian | 16 | 0.5% |
| Black | 932 | 28% |
| Asian | 48 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 69 | 2% |
| White | 1,782 | 54% |
| Unknown | 381 | 12% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 48 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,027 | 31% |
| Ages 20-21 | 740 | 23% |
| Ages 22-24 | 528 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 365 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 177 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 146 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 194 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 61 | 2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 383 | 270 | 113 |
| Faculty Status | 210 | 115 | 95 |
| Tenured Faculty | 23 | 23 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 210 | 115 | 95 |
| Primarily Instruction | 210 | 115 | 95 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 18 | 18 | - |
| Other Professionals | 95 | 77 | 18 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 60 | 60 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 24 | 24 | - |
| Skilled Crafts | 4 | 4 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 18 | 18 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $50,706 (104) | $52,393 (55) | $48,812 (49) |
| Professor | $62,955 (22) | $64,284 (12) | $61,360 (10) |
| Associate Professor | $52,925 (15) | $53,580 (10) | $51,614 (5) |
| Assistant Professor | $48,000 (45) | $48,512 (23) | $47,465 (22) |
| Instructor | $42,479 (22) | $45,864 (10) | $39,659 (12) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $82,178 (11) | $84,508 (6) | $79,381 (5) |
| Professor | $87,862 (5) | $83,211 (3) | $94,838 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $87,588 (3) | $100,383 (2) | $62,000 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $67,293 (3) | $56,650 (1) | $72,615 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $52,287 (115) | $54,041 (61) | $50,306 (54) |
| Professor | $64,609 (27) | $65,044 (15) | $64,066 (12) |
| Associate Professor | $56,048 (18) | $58,339 (12) | $51,467 (6) |
| Assistant Professor | $48,441 (48) | $48,422 (24) | $48,460 (24) |
| Instructor | $42,479 (22) | $45,864 (10) | $39,659 (12) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $3,035,388 | $1,956,636 | $1,078,752 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 64% | 36% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 333 | 205 | 128 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 285 | 175 | 110 |
| Baseball | 28 | 28 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 15 | 15 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 93 | 49 | 44 |
| Football | 95 | 95 | - |
| Golf | 15 | 9 | 6 |
| Soccer | 23 | - | 23 |
| Softball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Tennis | 16 | 9 | 7 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $50,467 | $35,411 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $18,855 | $13,866 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 39 | 23 | 16 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Football | 11 | 11 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 10 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 62%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 33%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 39% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 29% |
| Female | 46% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 33% |
| Asian | 60% |
| Hispanic | 35% |
| White | 46% |
| Unknown | 38% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 24% |
| 5 Years | 36% |
| 6 Years | 39% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 5 | 5 |
| Liquor Related | 10 | 14 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 5 | 5 |
| Liquor Related | 10 | 14 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 23 | 34 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 23 | 34 |
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