Background, Mission and Vision
Charleston Southern University is one of the largest accredited, private universities in South Carolina. Affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention, the University offers 33 undergraduate and three graduate degree programs and enrolls more than 3,100 students.
The University, founded in 1964, continues to be committed to a mission of promoting academic excellence in a Christian environment. Charleston Southern is guided by its vision as well; to be a Christian university nationally recognized for integrating faith in learning, leading and serving.
Colleges and Schools
School of Business, School of Education, Derry Patterson Wingo School of Nursing, College of Science and Mathematics, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and Evening College.
Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Technology, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Management Arts, Master of Education (Elementary, Secondary or Administration), Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Criminal Justice.
Areas of Study
Applied Mathematics, Athletic Training, Biology, Biochemistry, Business Administration, Chemistry, Communication and Theatre, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Economics, Elementary Education, English, History, Humanities and Fine Arts, Management Arts, Mathematics, Music (Performance or Church Music), Music Education (Choral or Instrumental), Music Therapy, Natural Science, Nursing, Physical Education, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, Social Science, Sociology, Spanish, Youth Ministry.
Special Programs
Air Force ROTC, Bachelor of Technology (Business, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Information Systems), Engineering Dual-Degree Program, Foundation Studies Programs, Honors Program, Preprofessional Programs (predentistry, pre-engineering, prelaw, premedicine, prepharmacy, preseminary, allied health sciences), Teacher Certification (English Education, Mathematics Education, Physical Education, Science Education and Spanish Education).
Varsity Sports
17 NCAA Division I Teams, competing in the Big South Conference in: baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, women's soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, volleyball and I-AA football.
Enrollment
3,286 Students (Fall 2007); approximately 80% in-state, 20% out-of-state.
Tuition and Fees
Full-time tuition per semester for 2007-2008: $8,810
Room and Board per semester for 2007-2008: $3,386
Financial Aid
95% of the student body in 2006-2007 received financial aid.
Library
Excess of 250,000 volumes
Mascot
Buccaneers
