Charleston Southern University overview

Q. What is the main USP of Charleston Southern University?

Charleston Southern University is a one of the best universities of the region and there are students from all around the globe enrolled in the university. There are more than 1,500 students enrolled in the university. It is known to be one of the largest universities in the region. 

Q. What is the ranking of Charleston Southern University?

• Charleston Southern University ranked No. 31 in Regional Universities Midwest in U.S. News & World Report 2022 America's Best Colleges. 
• In 2018, Forbes it ranked No. 594 among 650 colleges in the United States. 
• In 2018, Money Magazine ranked No. 613 among 727 colleges in the United States.

Q. What is Charleston Southern University famous for?

Charleston Southern University is a one of the best universities of the region and there are students from all around the globe enrolled in the university. There are more than 1,500 students enrolled in the university. It is known to be one of the largest universities in the region. 

Q. Is North Charleston a large city?

Yes, it is a large city.

Q. Who are the top Alumni of Charleston Southern University?

Some of the notable alumni of Charleston Southern University are –

• Charles James – Professional football player and star of HBO's Hard Knocks
• Dr. Sam Gandy – Alzheimer's researcher
• Bobby Parnell – Professional baseball player
• Tim Scott – United States Senator
• Charlie Simpkins – Track and field athlete; 1992 Olympic Games silver medalist in the triple jump
• R. J. Swindle – Professional baseball player
• Tyler Thornburg – Professional baseball player
• Michelle D. Commander -- Associate Director and Curator of the Lapidus Center

Q. Is Charleston Southern University recognized?

Yes, it is a recognized university.

Q. How is the campus of Charleston Southern University?

Charleston Southern is located off Exit 205B on I-26 in North Charleston, South Carolina. It is situated on 300 acres, formerly the site of a rice and indigo plantation.  

Q. What are the libraries of Charleston Southern University?

The main library of the Charleston Southern University is Mount library. The library holdings include approx. 250,000 books, 1,000 print periodical titles, 150,000 government documents, newspaper and online databases.