Charleston Southern University reported a 3.7% tuition increase for the 2022-23 school year, based on its latest disclosure, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the four-year private nonprofit institution paid $29,990 this year, up $1,060 from the $28,930 tuition charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
Approximately 76% of the university’s undergraduate students are residents of South Carolina, while about 23% come from other states and 2% are international students.
Data indicates that 98% of full-time undergraduates who began studies at Charleston Southern University in 2022-23 received some form of student financial aid. A total of 709 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $15.9 million, and 433 students obtained student loans exceeding $3.2 million.
Across the entire undergraduate population, 2,520 students received grants or scholarships totaling $52.9 million. Additionally, 1,491 students borrowed $9.8 million in federal student loans.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 261 | 36% | $1.4 million | $5,419 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 468 | 65% | $3.4 million | $7,237 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 703 | 97% | $11.1 million | $15,772 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 709 | 98% | $15.9 million | $22,411 |
| Federal student loans | 425 | 59% | $2.2 million | $5,165 |
| Other student loans | 71 | 10% | $958,110 | $13,495 |
| Student loan aid | 433 | 60% | $3.2 million | $7,283 |
| Total student aid | 710 | 98% | $19 million | $26,820 |
