Charleston Southern University Athletics

Charleston Southern competes in NCAA Division I, meaning big-time college athletics with full scholarships and serious competition. The Buccaneers field 12 varsity sports with 361 total athletes, representing about 13% of the student body. They compete in the Big South Conference alongside teams like Winthrop and Campbell. The university awards over $6.3 million in athletic scholarships annually. CSU is particularly known for its baseball program, which has made multiple NCAA tournament appearances and produced professional players. The football team has also gained regional attention since joining Division I. Basketball draws solid crowds to the Buccaneer Fieldhouse. With a relatively small enrollment of 2,716 students, athletic events create a tight-knit community atmosphere where student-athletes are campus celebrities.