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College Profile for : Charleston Southern University

Charleston Southern University, founded in 1964 as Baptist College, is an independent comprehensive university located in Charleston, South Carolina. Charleston Southern is one of South Carolina's largest accredited, independent universities, enrolling approximately 3,000 students. Affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention, the university's mission is promoting academic excellence in a Christian environment. Charleston Southern focuses its educational programs on five life preparation concepts: values and ethics, communication, leadership, service and wellness. (from wikipedia)

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Web Site: http://www.csuniv.edu

 

Overview Admissions Finances Students Academic Programs

Mission Statement

Promoting Academic Excellence in a Christian Environment

General Information

Other Names	CSU, CHARLESTON SOUTHERN,
Type	Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Control	Private not-for-profit
Size	1,000 - 4,999
Campus Setting	City: Small
Calendar System	Four-one-four plan
Title IV Eligibility	Participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Relgious Affiliation	Baptist

College Athletic Affiliations

Yes	Member of National Athletic Association	Yes	National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
No	National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)	No	National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)
No	National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA)	No	National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)
		No	Other national athletic association

College Athletic Conferences

Big South Conference	NCAA/NAIA conference number football
Big South Conference	NCAA/NAIA conference number basketball
Big South Conference	NCAA/NAIA conference number baseball
Big South Conference	NCAA/NAIA conference number country/track

College Student Services Offered

Yes	Remedial Services	Yes	Academic/career counseling service
Yes	Employment services for students	Yes	Placement services for completers
No	On-campus day care for students' children

College Special Learning Opportunities

Yes	ROTC	No	Distance learning opportunities
No	ROTC: Army	No	Study abroad
No	ROTC: Navy	Yes	Weekend/evening college
Yes	ROTC: Air Force

Teacher Certification

Yes	Below the postsecondary level
No	Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
No	Students must complete their preparation at another institution
Yes	Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers