by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find the current tuition and fees at Charleston Southern University, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Charleston Southern University amounted to $32,520 for the year for full-time undergrads. Note that the school does not charge a different rate for in-state students.
Required fees account for added up to $650; the remainder is straight tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $31,870 |
| Fees | $650 |
| Total | $32,520 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and leave out room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much will Charleston Southern University charge if you go part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To see where that lands, here is how Charleston Southern University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In SC | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, Charleston Southern University runs on the expensive side.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Check the Charleston Southern University Financial Aid page for details.
Below is how tuition at Charleston Southern University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $28,630 |
| Two Years Ago | $29,490 |
| One Year Ago | $30,380 |
| Most Recent Year | $31,870 |
The chart here shows how tuition at CSU has moved over recent reported years.
Over the most recent year, tuition climbed 4.9%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $34,114 in the following year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 3.98%, which puts the figure next year near $33,813.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $33,813 |
| In 2 Years | $35,158 |
| In 3 Years | $36,556 |
| In 4 Years | $38,010 |
| In 5 Years | $39,521 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $143,537.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at Charleston Southern University, visit the Charleston Southern University Financial Aid page.
