Admissions Summary
Charleston Southern University is less selective with an acceptance rate of 57%. Students that get into Charleston Southern University have an SAT score between 990–1200 or an ACT score of 18–25. Regular applications are due August 14.
Visit College WebsiteView Online ApplicationBy the Numbers
These ranges reflect what most admitted students scored, but many are outside these ranges.
- GPA Range
- 3.75+34%
- 3.50–3.7424%
- 3.25–3.4916%
- 3.00–3.2415%
- 2.50–2.999%
- 2.00–2.491%
- Below 2.000%
- SAT Total Range990–1200
- SAT Math490–580
- SAT Reading500–620
- ACT Composite Range18–25
- Acceptance Rate57% (Less Selective)
- Total Applicants4,196
- Admitted2,379
- Enrolled684
Application Requirements
- High School GPARequired
- High School RankNeither required nor recommended
- College Prep CoursesRecommended
- SAT/ACT ScoresRequired for some
- RecommendationsRecommended
Application Deadline
Early action applicants don’t have to commit if accepted. Students can apply Early Action to more than one college.
Early decision applicants agree to attend the college if they are accepted. Students can only apply to one college for Early Decision.
Application Process
- Application Fee$40
- Fee Waiver InfoAvailable to all qualified students. Visit the college website for details.
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