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Preparing Servant Leaders to Pursue Significant Lives

A Charleston Southern University education is your Passport to Purpose. By equipping students with a biblical worldview, competencies to perform at the highest levels, godly character, and experience to grow their grit, CSU assists students in finding their sweet spot to live a life of significance.

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CSU is a faith based institution

Charleston Southern is committed to academic excellence from a biblical worldview. 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. For more information about ministries at CSU, visit the link below.

Campus Ministries

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Academics

Your Purpose is Our Mission at Charleston Southern University. Choose from a broad range of studies including liberal arts and professional programs such as nursing, engineering, and more. Don’t know where to begin? Let us help you match your passion to a degree with our brief degree matching survey! We’re ready to help you join the Buccaneer family!

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Student Life

Our accessible campus means you will have huge opportunities for fun. Get involved in organizations, service opportunities and campus ministries, and our competitive NCAA Division I athletics. Enjoy our Lowcountry beaches and explore historical Charleston – you won’t be bored!

Student Life

We’re not just a football team, we’re all together, we’re a unit, and that doesn’t exclude anybody. At Charleston Southern, we’re all a family. You feel that family atmosphere from the very beginning.
Nick Salley

You can afford CSU

Charleston Southern is proud to confirm that 100% of incoming freshmen receive scholarships. We are committed to making a Christian college experience an option for all types of students. The process of financial aid can be complex and time consuming – we are here to help you!

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