Charleston Southern University
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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Charleston Southern University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

76
%
Acceptance rate

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Charleston Southern University?

76%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Charleston Southern accepted 76% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 6,072 people applied and 4,620 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
3065 / 4020 (76%)
Men
1555 / 2052 (76%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Charleston Southern University:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

16%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 16% ended up enrolling at Charleston Southern University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Charleston Southern University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Charleston Southern considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank

Important

  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Charleston Southern University?

Grades

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

47%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

33%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
470
75th Percentile
570
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
470
75th Percentile
600
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
940
75th Percentile
1170
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