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Charleston Southern University, also referred to as CSU, was established in the year 1964 and was originally known as Baptist College. CSU is located in Charleston, South Carolina, United States, and spreadS over an area of more than 300 acres. Students are offered degrees and certificate programs in a range of academic fields including business, education, and criminal justice. CSU has several schools and colleges under it, including:
- College of Humanities/Social Sciences
- College of Science and Mathematics
- School of Business
- School of Education
- School of Nursing
Charleston Southern University sponsors a large number of student clubs and organizations. Among those available on campus are societies such as Alpha Nu Omega, Student Government Association, Lambda Theta Chi, CSU Students for Life, and Kappa Kappa Psi. Students also participate in sports like soccer, tennis, baseball, basketball, and softball.
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Campus Location9200 University Blvd Charleston, SC 29410-8087 USA Main Tel: (843) 863-7000 Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Baptist religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in drama and performing arts, religion and philosophy, business and management, science, and science and laboratory technician.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
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| Bachelor | 437 | 47 | | Master | 130 | 6 | | Associate | 1 | 2 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 3,286 in 2007-2008 (2,927 full-time equivalent). About 40% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 60% of the class. Undergrads are 80% of enrolled students and graduate students are 20%. About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 18,708 | | Room and board | $ 7,178 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,250 | | Other | $ 5,454 |
Financial Aid: Charleston Southern University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
Housing and MealsCharleston Southern University provides on-campus housing for 1,150 of its 2,927 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus. Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.
AthleticsSchool sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. The school is in the Big South Conference for major sports. The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 150 male students received the aid (men were 61% of those receiving aid) and 94 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 39% of students receiving such aid) .
Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 62% | | Women | 62% | | All | 62% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 440-600 | | Math | 450-550 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (178 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Business/Commerce
- Finance
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (6 awarded) - Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (25 awarded) - Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (88 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Music Teacher Education
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Secondary School Administration/Principalship
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
LIBERAL ARTS (72 awarded) - American History (United States)
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- European History
- History
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS (4 awarded) - Applied Mathematics
- Mathematics
MUSIC (4 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (19 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (22 awarded) - Athletic Training/Trainer
- Health and Physical Education
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (30 awarded) - Religion/Religious Studies
- Religious/Sacred Music
- Youth Ministry
SCIENCE (29 awarded) - Biochemistry
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (4 awarded) - Science Technologies/Technicians
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (48 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (39 awarded) - Music Therapy/Therapist
- Psychology
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