Charleston Southern University

Admissions

Charleston Southern University has a rolling admission, but test scores are due by mid August. CSU has a very selective admissions process, only admitting about 63% of all applicants. Incoming freshmen are required to have an ACT score of 19 and a SAT score of 480 in reading and 440 math. Although the website does not mention that official high school transcripts are needed, CSU does state that incoming students should have taken in high school 4 years of English, 3 years of math, 3 years of science with two labs and 3 years of histories.

Transfer students must have 24 transferable credits with a minimum of a 2.0 GPA. International students are open to apply for admission if transcripts and SAT/ACT scores meet the minimum requirements. Non English speakers must have proof of passing the TOEFL and financial documentation, of which details can be found on the website. CSU also offers an accelerated online bachelors program tailored to adult students. Adult students do not need to have previous college experience/credits for this program;, they only must show proof of independence and work status.

Another program offered at CSU is its Honors Program. To be considered for admissions into the honors program, incoming freshmen should have a minimum GPA of a 3.0, a score of 1200 on the SAT or 27 on the ACT. They are also required to complete an essay that explains their educational goals.

Graduate requirements for admission depend on the program of study. Generally, however one must have official college transcripts and test scores from either the GMATor GRE. For instance, the master degree programs in education require a 2.75 GPA in the last two years of undergraduate studies, two letters of recommendation from a principal or supervisor, a writing sample, a completed disposition survey and a valid South Carolina teaching certificate,depending on which program you choose to seek admission.