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Charleston Southern University admissions

Charleston, South Carolina · Private · 2,893 undergrads

Charleston Southern University admitted 96% of applicants for fall 2024 (4,495 of 4,660, federal IPEDS data). The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 930–1160.

The numbers

Applied
4,660
fall 2024
ACT, middle 50%
18–24
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
18%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$25
waivers exist

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Can I get into Charleston Southern University?

96% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 930–1160 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

4,660 applied, 4,495 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

Does Charleston Southern University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Charleston Southern University's fall 2027 rule yet. Charleston Southern University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Charleston Southern University's site

Questions people ask

What is Charleston Southern University's acceptance rate?
Charleston Southern University admitted 96% of applicants for fall 2024 (4,495 of 4,660, federal IPEDS data).
What SAT score do you need for Charleston Southern University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 930–1160. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (IPEDS, fall 2024).
Where these numbers come from
  • Admit rate and applicants: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
  • Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)

Updated Oct 31, 2026Spot a mistake?How we get our numbers