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Office of Diversity

Charleston Southern University’s diverse community consists of individuals varying in ethnic makeup, cultural background, age, language, educational and professional experience, veteran and socioeconomic status from multiple regions in the United States and a variety of nations. This exposure to faculty, staff and students from diverse backgrounds with unique experiences and perspectives enriches education and personal development in the classroom, residence halls, student organizations and campus community. To support CSU’s mission, the Office of Diversity welcomes your ideas and participation in the planning of educational programming, sharing experiences and talent. 

In alignment with the institution’s biblical core values, the Office of Diversity is designed to promote a positive and supportive campus climate for all faculty, staff and students.

The university regards diversity as an enhancement to its mission of promoting academic excellence in a Christian environment; therefore, the Office of Diversity seeks to cultivate a campus community that prepares students, faculty and staff to serve in diverse contexts.

CSU is affiliated with the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education and the Intercollegiate Black History Month Consortium.

How Diverse is CSU?

  • 338 Student-Athletes
  • 3,874 Enrollment (3,169 Undergraduate / 705 Graduate)
  • 36.4% People of color
  • 62.9% Female / 37.1% Male
  • 22.2% Out-of-state undergraduates representing 46 states
  • 32 Countries represented by international students
  • 12.2% Undergraduates age 25 or older

Defining Diversity

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