CONTACT

Admissions Office

Hunter Center
9200 University Blvd., ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵAPP, SC 29406
P843-863-7050
Eenroll@csuniv.edu


A brief look at CSU

²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵAPP Southern University is an independent, comprehensive Christian university grounded in the liberal arts tradition, affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention. Founded as the Baptist College at ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵAPP in 1964 upon the principle that ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵAPPshould have an opportunity for a quality education under the guidance of Christian faculty, the institution changed its name to ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵAPP Southern University in 1990 to reflect the offering of graduate programs.

²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵAPP Southern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, and doctorate degrees. Questions about the accreditation of ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵAPP Southern University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website ().

²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵAPP Southern University’s vision is to be a “Christian university nationally recognized for integrating faith in learning, leading and servingâ€; the university’s mission is “Promoting Academic Excellence in a Christian Environment.†That excellence is demonstrated throughout the curriculum.

Each undergraduate degree program is built upon a comprehensive liberal arts foundation which develops and strengthens the student’s skills in critical thinking and reasoning. Through their majors ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵAPPare prepared to enter professions or graduate studies. In the master’s programs, ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵAPPare exposed to the significant research of their professions and are educated in current trends and developments in their chosen fields. Through online programs ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵAPPcan develop these skills and advance in their educations remotely, and through participating in our online community further their walks in faith and fellowship as well. Doctoral ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵAPPengage in their fields of study at the highest levels, participating in research or intensive clinical placements to develop and demonstrate expert knowledge of their professions.


Who Are Our Students?

Traditional Undergraduate Students

Traditional undergraduate ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵAPPlive on campus and attend classes in person. They experience the benefits of proximity to at-home NCAA Division 1 athletics, Sweet 16 student life events, weekly chapel, Elevate worship nights, intramurals, 50+ student organizations, and more.

Commuter Students

Commuter ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵAPPare traditional and nontraditional ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵAPPliving off-campus and attending classes in person. Traditional ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵAPPexperience an off-campus lifestyle with only a short drive to campus for events and activities from affordable residential areas in cities like North ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵAPP, Ladson, Goose Creek, Summerville, and Hanahan. Nontraditional ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵAPPmay be working and caring for families in addition to enjoying the in-person classroom experience. CSU also has the best parking of any college in the area and is a stop for ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵAPP’s metro bus transit, CARTA.

Online Students

Online ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵAPPare our most diverse group. From out-of-state undergraduate ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵAPPto working parents seeking an advanced degree, the online program is preparing ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵAPPfrom all walks of life who need the flexibility of an online program to take the next step in their career. Online ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵAPPcan get connected to campus life through online chapel, tutoring, career services, and more.

Graduate Students

Graduate ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵAPPare pursuing the next step in their career through an advanced degree. Some are fresh out of college and others are balancing life as a working professional and raising families. Many choose hybrid or online learning to accommodate their busy lifestyles in pursuit of their goal to attain an advanced degree.


Degree Programs


Annual Costs

Tuition

$31,870 (annual, traditional undergraduate*, includes books)

Housing & Food

$11,590 – $12,880 (annual)


Academics

²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵAPP Southern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, and doctorate degrees. Questions about the accreditation of ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵAPP Southern University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website ().

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Campus Size

300 acres — View the campus map, or take a virtual tour!

Student-to-Faculty Ratio

12:1 — The benefit of a smaller classroom is more one-on-one interaction between professors and students.

Student Body

  • 3,572 Enrollment (2,941 Undergraduate / 631 Graduate)
  • 34.5% People of color
  • 62.9% Female / 37.1% Male
  • 20.2% Out-of-state undergraduates representing 43 states
  • 33 Countries represented by international students
  • 11.9% Undergraduates age 25 or older

Library

  • 1,822,288 physical and electronic items
  • 215 databases
  • Selective Depository in the Federal Depository Library Program

Full-time Faculty

226


Athletics

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Mascot

Bucky –

CSU's mascot Bucky pointing at the camera on the sidelines of a football game.

School Colors

CSU Navy (Pantone 295) and Pirate Gold (Pantone 7503)

Alma Mater

Hail to thee, O ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵAPP Southern: Fount of God’s great truth and knowledge. We thy children all sing praises ever more to thee. Source of inspiration, beacon of salvation; Honor, Courage, Faith and Justice, These thou hast taught us day by day. Hail to thee, O ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵAPP Southern, Alma Mater Hail!

CSU Victory

The BUCS will find a way to get it done. CSU will give its all until the game is won. The BUCS will FIGHT AND FIGHT (shout it!) till victory. And will not stop till we’re at the top, Champions we’ll be, YO HO!