Tuition and Costs
Affordable Quality Education
We are excited you have chosen Charleston Southern University. We understand that funding a college education is a major investment, and we strive to offer students a quality education at the lowest possible cost.
Financial aid is available for students attending college through grants, work-study, scholarships and loans. Federal financial aid is awarded to families based on the results of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
97% of full-time freshmen receive a merit-based scholarship
Our Buc Promise program covers tuition for all Pell grant-eligible students with a greater-than 3.5 GPA
$88 million in financial aid awarded to students during the 2023-24 academic year
Tuition & Fees
| Accelerated and Regular Sessions, 12 – 18 hours, flat rate* | $16,715 |
| Day or Evening, Accelerated, 1 – 11 hours, per credit hour* | $515 |
| Summer term, per credit hour | $515 |
| Tuition, per credit hour, over 18 hours* | $515 |
| Online course, per credit hour* | $515 |
| BS in Organizational Management, per credit hour* | $515 |
| BS in Criminal Justice, Accelerated, Online, per credit hour — tuition discount applied* | $417 |
| BS in Nursing, Accelerated, per credit hour* | $650 |
| BS in Nursing, Traditional, independent of credit hours* | $16,715 |
*Most course materials are included in these rates. Some courses will require the student to purchase additional materials.
| MA in Organizational Leadership, Traditional & Blended, per credit hour* | $625 |
| MA in Organizational Leadership, Online, per credit hour* | $625 |
| MS in Management, Online, per credit hour* | $625 |
| MS in Analytics, per credit hour* | $625 |
| MS in Project Management, per credit hour* | $625 |
| MS in Supply Chain Management, per credit hour* | $625 |
| MS in Human Resource Management, Traditional and Blended, per credit hour* | $625 |
| MS in Human Resource Management, Online, per credit hour* | $625 |
| Master of Education, per credit hour | $550 |
| MBA, Flexible Delivery, Traditional and Blended, per credit hour* | $625 |
| MBA, Flexible Delivery, Online, per credit hour* | $625 |
| MBA, One Year, Traditional, per term* | $9,500 |
| MS in Computer Science, per credit hour* | $525 |
| MS in Criminal Justice, per credit hour* | $525 |
| MS in Public Safety, per credit hour* | $525 |
| MS in Clinical Counseling, per credit hour* | $650 |
| Master of Athletic Training, per credit hour* | $625 |
| MS in Nursing, per credit hour | $625 |
| MS in Biology, per credit hour* | $625 |
| MS in Physician Assistant Studies, per term | $16,000 |
| Doctorate of Physical Therapy Studies, per term | $11,000 |
| Doctorate of Education in Leadership, per credit hour | $600 |
*Most course materials are included in these rates. Some courses will require the student to purchase additional materials.
Residence Hall Charges
- The following fees include housing and food for major semesters:
- Blue Level (4 resident suite/2 residents per room) $5,795
- Platinum Level (4 resident suite in new residence hall) $6,440
The following fees include housing and food for summer:
- Summer Session $1,575
Course Fees
- Lab Fee (for all courses with laboratory, physical education activity, art and other courses specified in catalog) $50
- Directed Teaching $80
- Nursing Program Fee (BSN – per semester) $1,000
- Physician Assistant (per year) $1,500
- Physical Therapy – Lab Fee (one-time fee in year 1 and 2) $750
- Physical Therapy – Program Fee (one-time fee) $1,300
- Athletic Training Clinical (per semester) $500
- Clinical Counseling Fee (1st, 4th, and 7th semester) $300
- Music, 1-hour private lesson (includes practice room, per week) $520
- Music, 30-minute private lesson (includes practice room, per week) $260
- Class instruction in Music Performance $65
General and Miscellaneous
- Undergrad Filing Online Application Fee (one time nonrefundable including military, international, and high school non degree exempt) $25
- Graduate Filing Online Application Fee (one time nonrefundable including military, international, and high school non degree exempt) $40
- Doctorate Filing Online Application Fee (one time nonrefundable including military, international, and high school non degree exempt) $50
- Challenge Exams & other special exams $50
- Graduation Fee $55
- Late Graduation Request Fee $75
- Graduation Reapplication Fee $50
- Technology Fee $125
- Transcript $10
- Vehicle Permit Card (valid from August 1st through July 31st each year) $75+mailing and fees, total $82
- Student Services Fee (assessed fall and spring semesters for traditional students only) $200
- Student ID Card replacement Fee $10
- Athletic Training, Music Therapy & Nursing Insurance (assessed annually) $16
- BSN Nursing Central $55
- BSN iPad Mini $480
- PA Application Fee $75
- Commuter Meal Plan: $260*
*All full-time traditional, undergraduate commuter students are required to carry the commuter meal plan at $260 per semester and may opt to upgrade their plans. Full-time commuting students in the final semester of their clinical programs may be exempt from mandatory meal plans. Plans are not mandatory for part-time commuters.
Deposits
- Enrollment Deposit – New Students $300
- Enrollment Deposit – International Students $100 (Non-refundable)
- Room Deposit (returning students) (per major semester) $100
- Physician Assistant Seat Fee $1,000
- Physical Therapy Seat Fee $1,500
- Athletic Training Seat Fee $300
- Clinical Counseling Seat Fee $300
*NOTE: Tuition charges and fees are subject to change, pending Board of Trustees’ approval.
Frequent Questions about payments
Can I increase my federal direct student loan?
- Federal direct student loans have yearly and lifetime limits.
Can I pay on my account without coming to the cashier window?
- Yes, you can pay by ACH/e-check for no additional fee online. Credit card payments may also be made, but will be assessed a 3% convenience fee. We accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover. If you need assistance with completing online payments, please contact Charleston Southern University’s Student Financial Services Office at 1-866-248-0445 or 843-863-7050.
Can I get my refund early if I request it?
- The Student Accounts office strives to process refunds as quickly as possible, and therefore special requests are not granted.