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Your best is within reach at CSU.
You will learn to think broadly and deeply about ideas, to engage biblical truths that ignite your curiosity, and to ask questions of the world and yourself – all aimed at preparing you to discover your purpose and achieve success in living it out. At Charleston Southern University, your purpose is our mission.
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About CSU
A student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1 offers access to professors you can’t get at a larger university.
Our vision: To be a Christian university nationally recognized for integrating faith in learning, leading and serving.
Build new skills, professional contacts and your resume through internships in CSU's ELI program.
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There’s no better time to take your first step with CSU.
The atmosphere here at CSU is unlike any other place I've ever been, it feels like one big family.
Josh Bridges,Class of 2023
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CSU News & Events
Students eligible for $1500 after a CSU campus visitStudents eligible for $1500 after a CSU campus visit
Prospective students now have an opportunity to receive $1,500 after touring Charleston Southern University, the Lowcountry’s only Christian higher …
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Chadwick new director of Center for Personal Financial ManagementChadwick new director of Center for Personal Financial Management
Dr. Heather Chadwick, associate professor in the Hans A. Nielsen College of Business, is t…
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Congratulations Dean’s List Spring 2025 students!Congratulations Dean’s List Spring 2025 students!
Congratulations to the more than 980 students named to the Dean’s List for the spring 20…
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Leach receives Excellence in Teaching AwardLeach receives Excellence in Teaching Award
Dan Leach, assistant professor of English, is the recipient of the 2025 Charleston Souther…
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