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Charleston Southern

Charleston Southern University (CSU) is a small, private Christian university in North Charleston, South Carolina, known for strong programs in nursing, biology, psychology, business, education, and Christian studies plus a close‑knit campus and Division I athletics. Students often rave about the welcoming, “family‑like” community, low‑student‑to‑faculty ratio, many campus ministries and service events, and the chance to live near Charleston while still enjoying a traditional‑college vib

State

South Carolina

Student Population

4,000

Acceptance Rate

57–76%

GPA Range

3.0–3.5

SAT Range

950–1160

Common Majors

nursing, biology, psychology, business administration, education

“I love CSU’s close‑knit, faith‑driven community, small classes, and how many on‑campus events feel like real family time, but from a past‑student view I’ll say the slower social growth outside certain groups, some dated housing, and the smaller‑town feel near North Charleston were all things that took more adjusting than the campus tour suggested.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$31,030

Conference

Big South Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

75.5

Avg Women's Scores

76.5

Men's Team Notes

Buccaneers men carded 298-308-300 at Cutter Creek Intercollegiate on Cutter Creek Golf Club (906 total), led by Theo Takman's T24 (221). Competitive rounds at Kiawah Island Golf Resort's Turtle Point and El Diablo Intercollegiate fueled par saves amid Lowcountry winds and steady team scoring.

Women's Team Notes

CSU women qualified for NCAA Regionals at Bermuda Run Golf Course, paced by Caroline Engelbredt's 73.87 average. Strong showings at Big South Championship and local invitationals like Magnolia Greens highlighted Katie Stephens' 74.69 scoring through birdie opportunities on Carolina layouts and resilient par-4 play.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Scooter Clark

Women's Coach

Scooter Clark

Men's Email

lclark@csuniv.edu

Women's Email

lclark@csuniv.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Loritz "Scooter" Clark was named head men's golf coach at Charleston Southern in May 2025, bringing extensive experience from prior assistant roles. He leads the Buccaneers through Big South schedules including Fripp Island Intercollegiate and conference championships, focusing on competitive finishes and player development in inaugural seasons under his direction.

Women's Coach Bio

Scooter Clark directs Charleston Southern women's golf since 2025, releasing ambitious 2026 spring schedules with events at RiverTowne Country Club and Golfweek/Stifel Spring Challenge. His Buccaneers target Big South Championship contention at Fripp Island, emphasizing team growth in their first full varsity campaign.

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