Charleston Southern University is one of South Carolina's largest private Christian universities offering nationally recognized liberal arts education.  CSU serves students of all nationalities and faiths. You are welcome here!

LOCATION

Charleston Southern University's beautiful, safe campus is just minutes from Charleston, South Carolina, one of America's most beautiful cities.  The pristine beaches of South Carolina’s coast are only 30 minutes away. Ranked as one of the world’s top cities and tourist destinations, Charleston, South Carolina provides a wonderful environment to learn and grow in your desired field of study.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

CSU offers over 50 undergraduate majors including engineering, computer science, business, health sciences and more. Our highly credentialed graduate programs, such as the popular MBA, and MS in Computer Science are taught by expert professors in small, highly personalized classes.  Our faculty are more than educators; they are mentors, too. You will receive an outstanding education that will challenge your mind, inspire your heart, and prepare you for lifelong success.

Students at Charleston Southern University learn by doing.  They regularly take the theories and concepts they learn in the classroom and apply them in the real world-whether as part of an internship, research, service learning, study abroad or other hands-on learning experience.  Experiential learning is integral to a CSU education.

CSU prepares graduates with integrity who are global thinkers, skillful communicators and effective collaborators positioned to perform responsible roles in society. CSU graduates are employed around the world in education, government, corporate and nonprofit organizations such as: Bank of America, Bayer, Benefitfocus, Boeing, Bosch, Disney, Dupont, FBI, General Electric, Intel, Johnson & Johnson, WestRock, SPAWAR, Texas Instruments and Wells Fargo.

STUDENT LIFE

Full-time students may apply to live on campus in one of our residence halls.  They may fully participate in campus life and activities, including access to the library, fitness and recreation facilities including a saltwater swimming pool, athletic events, student organizations and more.

International students may benefit from programs such as English for non-native English speakers, Freshman Seminar for International Students, a peer buddy program that matches international students with American students, a dedicated international student orientation before the start of the fall semester and special events and activities.  Our international students become part of the Charleston Southern family and are valued and appreciated for the unique perspective that they bring to our university.

Charleston Southern University is a founding member of the Big South Conference and fields 16 teams at the NCAA Division I Level. CSU provides student-athletes the opportunity for academic excellence, athletic success and spiritual growth.

RANKING & ACCREDITATION

Accredited: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)  

Specialized Accreditation: 

• Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
• International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education
• Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
• National Association of Schools of Music
• American Music Therapy Association
• Accrediting Commission for Education in Nursing
• Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET

CSU has been named a College of Distinction, America’s 100 Best College Buys, U.S. News and World Report Best Online Programs, Military Friendly Schools, America’s Best Christian Colleges and VA Yellow Ribbon Program.

Learn more at www.charlestonsouthern.edu.