Charleston Southern University

Charleston, South Carolina

Don’t just go online, grow online with Charleston Southern University. Designed specifically for nontraditional students balancing work and family, CSU Online makes earning an accredited bachelor’s degree attainable. You can move quickly through accelerated 7-week courses in a flexible, asynchronous format that fits your schedule—not the other way around. With course materials included in the tuition cost and a supportive, faith-based environment, CSU provides the affordable, purpose-driven pathway you need to complete your degree in as little as 24 months.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.charlestonsouthern.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Career services:No
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • Credit for life experiences:No
  • On-Campus day care:No
  • Remedial services:Yes

Demographics

Part-time students
229 undergrads
  • Full-time undergrad students:2,491
  • Pell Grant students:1,069
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:363
  • Part-time students
    8%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$495
Average net price for students awarded grant/aid
$28,100
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Online & Distance Programs

Online/Distance degrees offered
11 degrees

Bachelor's degrees offered

  • Personal and Culinary Services(2)
  • Homeland Security Law Enforcement Firefighting and Related Protective Service(1)
  • Public Administration and Social Service Professions(1)
  • Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(1)
  • History(6)
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Outcomes

  • Retention rate for part-time students:100%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
281 students
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:No
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:No
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