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You will learn to think broadly and deeply about ideas, to engage biblical truths that ignite your curiosity, and to ask questions of the world and yourself – all aimed at preparing you to discover your purpose and achieve success in living it out. At Charleston Southern University, your purpose is our mission.

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A student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1 offers access to professors you can’t get at a larger university.

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Our vision: To be a Christian university nationally recognized for integrating faith in learning, leading and serving.

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The atmosphere here at CSU is unlike any other place I've ever been, it feels like one big family.

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Students eligible for $1500 after a CSU campus visit

Prospective students now have an opportunity to receive $1,500 after touring Charleston Southern University, the Lowcountry’s only Christian higher …

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Dean’s List Fall 2024

Congratulations to the 1,112 undergraduates named to the Dean’s List for fall 2024. To q…

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Jadyn Watson, a May 2024 summa cum laude Nielsen College of Business graduate, r…

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Classes will resume in person at Charleston Southern University on Monday, January 27 at 8…

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