The four-year private not-for-profit institution in Charleston enrolled 3,414 students in fall 2018, including 2,945 in undergraduate and 469 in graduate programs, data shows. 9.7 percent of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
75 percent of undergraduates are residents of South Carolina, and 24 percent are residents of other states. 1 percent are citizens of foreign countries.
The undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of students who identify as white (57 percent) and Black or African American (21 percent).
The school admitted 52 percent of the 4,455 students who applied for fall 2018. Of those who were admitted, 25 percent enrolled.
Charleston Southern University admission
Total admitted applicants and enrolled students are estimates.| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 4,455 | 34.1% | 65.9% |
| Admitted applicants | 2,317 | 53% | 51% |
| Enrolled | 579 | 28% | 23% |
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