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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 $1000 after campus visit

Prospective students have an opportunity to receive $1,000 after touring Charleston Southern University, the Lowcountry’s only Christian higher educ…

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Charleston Southern NAfME student representative

Charleston Southern NAfME student representative

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Mayo family donates Dr. S.M. Mayo’s books to CSU

The family of Dr. S.M. Mayo, former chair of the BCC/CSU religion department, has donated …

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Norris Family Legacy Living on Through Third Generation

Norris Family Legacy Living on Through Third Generation

Fred Norris III and his wife, Tracy Compton Norris ’83, recently visited campus to deliv…

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