Charleston Southern University: cost & net price by income
Charleston, South Carolina
Here's what students actually pay to attend Charleston Southern University after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $15,524 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $19,775. Published in-state tuition is $31,030. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$15,524/yr
- $30k–$48k$15,230/yr
- $48k–$75k$18,205/yr
- $75k–$110k$18,881/yr
- $110k+$19,775/yr
Charleston Southern University cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $31,030
- Out-of-state tuition
- $31,030
- Students receiving aid
- 35%
B
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Charleston Southern University cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Charleston Southern University is about $15,524 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Charleston Southern University?
- At Charleston Southern University, published in-state tuition is $31,030 and out-of-state tuition is $31,030 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Charleston Southern University worth the cost?
- FindU gives Charleston Southern University a value grade of B — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)