Charleston Southern University

Charleston, SC · Private non-profit · Master's university

SAT middle 50% (admitted students)

930–1160

Median ~1050

Acceptance rate

96%

Enrollment

2,893

ACT middle 50%

18–24

What the numbers say about CSU

The reported middle 50% spans 230 points, from 930 to 1160. A planning score near or above 1200 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
The reported section midpoints are 560 Reading and Writing and 540 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
The Scorecard snapshot reports a 96% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
Reported outcomes include a 47% completion rate and $45,898 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.

Understand a 1050 SAT score Plan for a 1200 Verify current admissions policy

Tuition and outcomes

Tuition (in-state)

$32,520

Tuition (out-of-state)

$32,520

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$45,898

4-year completion rate (150% time)

47%

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

How your SAT score lines up

The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 930 and 1160. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

1200 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
1160 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
1050 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
930 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.

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Colleges with similar SAT scores

Ranked by proximity to CSU's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

College	Location	SAT middle 50%	Acceptance rate
Georgia Southern University	Statesboro, GA	990–1130	88%
West Texas A & M University	Canyon, TX	950–1170	99%
Saginaw Valley State University	University Center, MI	920–1170	72%
Angelo State University	San Angelo, TX	910–1150	83%
University of Arkansas at Little Rock	Little Rock, AR	960–1210	59%
Northeastern State University	Tahlequah, OK	870–1140	100%

FAQs

What SAT score do I need for CSU?

Charleston Southern University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 930–1160, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1200 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

What is CSU's acceptance rate?

Charleston Southern University's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 96%.

How much does it cost to attend CSU?

Published tuition is approximately $32,520 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

Is CSU test-optional?

Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Charleston Southern University's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

Official site: www.charlestonsouthern.edu

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