Charleston Southern University's published cost of attendance is $44,558. Net price by income band varies meaningfully across the spectrum: low-income families pay approximately $20,145, middle-income families pay around $20,697, and higher-income families pay approximately $23,226.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $44,558 |
| Tuition and Fees | $32,520 |
| Room and Board | $12,200 |
| Books and Supplies | $0 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$22,892 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $21,666 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $20,145 |
| $30–48k | $23,024 |
| $48–75k | $20,697 |
| $75–110k | $21,648 |
| $110k+ | $23,226 |
Charleston Southern University's published cost of attendance is $44,558. Net price by income band varies meaningfully across the spectrum: low-income families pay approximately $20,145, middle-income families pay around $20,697, and higher-income families pay approximately $23,226. Azimuth ranks Charleston Southern University #866 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Charleston Southern participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside institutional aid. The difference between published cost of attendance and net price reflects the institution's financial aid commitment; families should review the net price illusion to understand how sticker price and actual out-of-pocket cost diverge. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,471, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $18,387; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $54,684, median federal debt of $26,471 projects to a monthly payment of about $299 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Charleston Southern University earn median 4-year earnings of $54,684, placing the institution in the 24.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, positioning Charleston Southern University in the 59.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Charleston Southern University #948 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Charleston Southern University's concentration in health-related fields. Nursing is the largest program with 90 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $75,175, representing 0.8x the national benchmark for the field. The Biology, General program graduates 37 students earning $46,399, and the The Kinesiology program graduates 37 students earning $47,715. These programs anchor Charleston Southern University's return story, with health and allied health fields driving consistent mid-career earnings outcomes across the institution's degree portfolio.
