Overview
The College of Charleston, founded in 1770, is a public university and is the oldest campus in South Carolina. The university offers 62 undergraduate majors and 80 minors from six schools, plus 23 master's degree programs and 9 graduate-level certificate programs. Located in coastal, downtown Charleston, the campus features brick walkways and offers a 13,000-square-foot fitness facility, a 5,100-seat athletic facility, and the completely renovated Rita Liddy Hollings Science Center, which has 50 new research labs and 27 teaching labs as well as a modern observatory with star-gazing stations on its roof.
Acceptance Rate:
76%
Average Net Price:
$20,351
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
4.0
Average ACT Composite
26
Average SAT Composite
1191
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $12,978 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $36,858 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $14,032 |
| Books and Supplies | $1454 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
52%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
21%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,499
21%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$2,117
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$8,642
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
44%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$5460
99%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$2,117
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$35,177,616
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$29,071,336
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
51%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$9,150
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,470
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$210
Students receiving federal loans
50%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,261
Average Other Loans Per Year
$21,695
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
22020
Students Applied
84%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
640
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | October 15 | |
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | January 15 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | November 1 | |
| Other | January 15 |
Application Fee
$60
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
14%
Submitting ACT
24%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 26
Average SAT Composite: 1191
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
4.0
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
10,885
Total Number of Undergrads
9,972
0
100
57%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
66%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
82
Faculty Overview
0
100
69%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
53
Countries Represented
72
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
20%
Student Organizations
225
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
32%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
34%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Cougars
School Colors
maroon and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
154
Total Female Athletes
209
Intramural Sports
15
Sports Club
30
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Sailing
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Equestrian
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Sailing
- Beach Volleyball
College of Charleston Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$48,700
Top 5 Cities
Charleston
New York
Atlanta
Charlotte
Greenville
Top 5 Employers
College of Charleston
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston County School District
Blackbaud
Benefitfocus
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Sales
Operations
Education
Community and Social Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,470
Loan Default Rate
6%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$210
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