Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $44,558. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $32,520 |
| Housing & meals | $11,590 |
| Books & supplies | — |
| Personal & travel | $4,600 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | — |
| Total cost of attendance | $44,558 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
CSU net price compared with other South Carolina colleges
CSU has the 28th-lowest average net price of 35 South Carolina colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Morris College | $20,555 | 17% | $30,614 |
| 25 | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | $20,723 | 75% | $72,085 |
| 26 | North Greenville University | $21,063 | 55% | $43,035 |
| 27 | Newberry College | $21,656 | 45% | $48,040 |
| 28 | Charleston Southern University | $21,666 | 47% | $45,898 |
| 29 | Clemson University | $22,253 | 87% | $71,513 |
| 30 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | $22,811 | 79% | $62,177 |
| 31 | Converse University | $23,283 | 62% | $40,867 |
| 32 | Anderson University | $23,544 | 66% | $42,101 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All South Carolina colleges →
Why CSU costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Southern University | 96% | $21,666 | 47% | $45,898 | This school |
| Columbia International University | 94% | $26,036 | 47% | $38,951 | |
| Newberry College | 90% | $21,656 | 45% | $48,040 | |
| Columbia College | 94% | $18,408 | 37% | $41,338 | |
| Southern Wesleyan University | 100% | $15,464 | 52% | $47,756 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Charleston Southern University would cost you $4,370 less per year than Columbia International University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Charleston Southern University.
- Charleston Southern University gives aided families $5,883 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, South Carolina resident | CSU | CIU | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sticker price | $44,558 | $43,045 | +$1,513 |
| Average grants | −$22,892 | −$17,009 | −$5,883 |
| You pay | $21,666 | $26,036 | −$4,370 |
“+” means CSU costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
CSU cost questions
How much is tuition at CSU?
Tuition and fees are $32,520 a year.
What is the total cost of attending CSU?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $44,558 a year.
What do families actually pay at CSU?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $21,666 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $20,145; $48–75k pay $20,697; $110k+ pay $23,226.
How much debt do CSU graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $18,250, and 7.1% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Charleston Southern University overview