Charleston Southern University is a private institution. It was founded in 1964 and is affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention. Unlike public universities, which receive state funding, private universities like Charleston Southern rely on tuition, donations, and endowments. This often results in higher tuition costs but allows for greater institutional autonomy.
The university offers a faith-based education, integrating Christian values into its academic programs. It serves approximately 3,500 students and provides a range of undergraduate, graduate, and online degrees. As a private university, it maintains selective admissions and a smaller student-to-faculty ratio compared to many public institutions.
