What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Charleston Southern University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | Yes 8 MATH 130 & Elective | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | Yes 8 MATH 130 & 221 | |
| Biology | 3 | Yes 8 BIOL 161 & 162 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | Yes 4 CHEM 121 & 123 | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | Yes 4 PHYS 201 | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | Yes 3 ENGL 111 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | Yes 3 ENGL 112 | |
| United States History | 3 | Yes 6 HIST 211 & 212 |
Show all 41 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | Yes 8 MATH 130 & Elective | |
| Calculus AB | 4 | 8 MATH 130 & 221 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | Yes 8 MATH 130 & 221 | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 8 MATH 221 & 222 | |
| Biology | 3 | Yes 8 BIOL 161 & 162 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | Yes 4 CHEM 121 & 123 | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 8 CHEM 121, 122, 123 & 124 | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | Yes 4 PHYS 201 | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | Yes 3 ENGL 111 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | Yes 3 ENGL 112 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 5 | Yes 6 ENGL 111 & 112 | |
| United States History | 3 | Yes 6 HIST 211 & 212 | |
| Psychology | 3 | Yes 3 PSYC 110 | |
| Statistics | 3 | Yes 3 MATH 106 (counts in LAC as a sub for | |
| Statistics | 4 | Yes 3 MATH 213 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | Yes 3 ECON 212 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | Yes 6 HIST 112 & 113 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | Yes 4 BIOL 100 (Liberal Arts Core or General | |
| Physics 2 | 3 | Yes 4 PHYS 202 | |
| European History | 3 | Yes 3 HIST (General Elective) | |
| Human Geography | 3 | Yes 3 GEOG 200 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | Yes 6 SPAN 102 & 201 | |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | Yes 3 POLI 201 | |
| Art History | 3 | Yes 6 ART 201 & 202 | |
| Music Theory | 4 | Yes 3 MUSI 130 | |
| Music Theory | 5 | Yes 3 MUSI 130 & eligible for MUSI 198 challenge | |
| African American Studies | 4 | Yes 3 HIST 318 | |
| Art Studio (2-D Design) | 3 | Yes 3 ART 215 | |
| Art Studio (3-D Design) | 3 | Yes 3 ART 2XX (General Elective) | |
| Art Studio (Drawing) | 3 | Yes 3 ART 211 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | Yes 6 Foreign Language Core and 3 hours general | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | Yes 3 POLI 311 | |
| Computer Science | 4 | Yes 3 CSCI 215 | |
| Computer Science: A | 4 | Yes 4 CSCI 235 | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | Yes 6 FREN 102 & 201 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | Yes 6 GERM 102 & 201 (Liberal Arts Core & | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | Yes 6 Foreign Language Core and 3 hours general | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | Yes 6 Foreign Language Core and 3 hours general | |
| Latin | 3 | Yes 6 LATIN 102 & 201 | |
| Physics B | 3 | Yes 8 PHYS 201 & 202 | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | Yes 4 PHYS 204 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | Yes 4 PHYS 203 | |
| Precalculus | 4 | Yes 4 MATH 130 | |
| Principles Economics (Micro) | 3 | Yes 3 ECON 211 | |
| Research | 4 | Yes 3 General Elective | |
| Seminar | 4 | Yes 3 General Elective | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | Yes 9 SPAN 201, 202, 311 |
Source: charlestonsouthern.edu · checked September 24, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 69 |
| Psychology | 44 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 35 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 32 |
| Social Sciences | 22 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 20 |
| Business Administration and Management | 17 |
| Graphic Design | 15 |
Show the other 50 majors
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 14 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 13 |
| Public Health | 13 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 12 |
| Accounting | 12 |
| Music Teacher Education | 11 |
| Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 11 |
| Computer Science | 10 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 10 |
| Project Management | 9 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 9 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 9 |
| Communication | 9 |
| Child Development | 8 |
| Finance | 7 |
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | 6 |
| Wildlife Biology | 6 |
| General Studies | 6 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 5 |
| Music Therapy/Therapist | 5 |
| Writing | 5 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 5 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 4 |
| Biochemistry | 4 |
| Political Science and Government | 4 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 3 |
| Pre-Law Studies | 3 |
| History | 3 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 2 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 |
| Creative Writing | 2 |
| Youth Ministry | 2 |
| Sociology | 2 |
| Music | 2 |
| Financial Planning and Services | 2 |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 1 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 1 |
| Information Science/Studies | 1 |
| Engineering | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies, Other | 1 |
| Mathematics | 1 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Christian Studies | 1 |
| Missions/Missionary Studies | 1 |
| Religious/Sacred Music | 1 |
| Aviation/Airway Management and Operations | 1 |
| Music Performance | 1 |
| Voice and Opera | 1 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big South Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big South Conference
Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, midsize
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Charleston-North Charleston, SC
869,940 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Charleston AFB/International (CHS)
Nearest hub airport
Charleston AFB/International (CHS)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 13.3 of 20
Elevation
37 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
39°F
July high
91°F
Annual snowfall
0.3 in
Days at 90°F or higher
64 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,610 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Citadel Military College of South Carolina14 mi
- College of Charleston16 mi
- South Carolina State University57 mi
- Claflin University58 mi
- Voorhees University65 mi
- Morris College68 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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