What division is Charleston Southern?

Charleston Southern competes at the NCAA Division I FCS level in the Big South.

What GPA do you need for Charleston Southern?

The average GPA at Charleston Southern is 3.3. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is Charleston Southern?

Charleston Southern has an enrollment of approximately 2,893 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Charleston Southern?

Charleston Southern has an acceptance rate of 96%.

How do I get recruited to play at Charleston Southern?

To get recruited at Charleston Southern, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Charleston Southern's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Charleston Southern

Charleston, SCFCSBig South

Updated July 27, 2026

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NCAA Division I FCS

Division

2,893

Enrollment

3.3

Avg GPA

96%

Acceptance

47%

Graduation

63%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.3+ GPA bar.

Charleston Southern is a NCAA Division I FCS program in the Big South, located in Charleston, SC. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Charleston Southern, with Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions and coaching staff and roster history for basketball.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.3

Graduation

47%

Acceptance

96%

Student:Faculty

12:1

Avg SAT

1,056

Retention

63%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Warm

Median Earnings

$40,606

Coaching Staff13 coaches across basketball

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About Charleston Southern Athletics

Charleston Southern is a NCAA Division I FCS athletic program located in Charleston, SC, competing in the Big South. With an enrollment of 2,893 students, Charleston Southern offers a small, close-knit campus environment for student-athletes. We map coaching staff and roster history for basketball at Charleston Southern, visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Charleston Southern is 3.3. The school maintains a 47% graduation rate.

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