College of Charleston

Charleston, SC

College of Charleston

Charleston, SC

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Tuition & Fees

$17,610

$41,490

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
660
25th
580
75th
640
25th
550
75th
32
25th
24
75th
27
25th
22
75th
30
25th
24
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undergraduateRatios

33%

male

67%

female

16

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

75%

acceptance rate

Accepted 16,666
Declined 5,354
Total Received 22,020
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Public

9,972

undergraduate students

913

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1770, the College of Charleston is a public four-year liberal arts college that is known for its strong academic programs in the humanities, social sciences, and business. It is located on a 52-acre campus in the heart of downtown Charleston, South Carolina.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 10,885
Established in 1770
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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52-acre, urban campus in Charleston (population: 136,208); branch campus in North Charleston. Major airport, bus, and train serve North Charleston (12 miles). Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

College of Charleston
66 George Street
Charleston, SC
29424-0001

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
32%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
88%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
22%
Top 1/4
82%
Top 1/2
86%
Bottom 1/2
14%
Bottom 1/4
2%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
660
25th
580
75th
640
25th
550
75th
32
25th
24
75th
27
25th
22
75th
30
25th
24

Admissions Facts

Application fee $60
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Application deadline (final deadline) February 15
School has early decision program Yes
Early decision program application deadline November 1
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline December 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

75%

acceptance rate

Accepted 16,666
Declined 5,354
Total Received 22,020

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Rank
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$8,307

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $12,978
Housing $9,032
Food $5,000
Additional fees $4,632
Books & supplies $1,454
Total $33,096
Average Financial Aid - $8,307
Total with Avg. Aid $24,789

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $11,482,114
State $9,573,905
Institutional $8,933,298
Other external $1,331,965
Total $31,321,282

Non-need-based

Federal
State $10,262,773
Institutional $10,152,445
Other external $1,183,417
Total $21,598,635

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 843 953-5540
F: 843 953-7192
financialaid@cofc.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Beach volleyball yes
Equestrian yes
Golf yes yes
Sailing yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field x country yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

aikido, crew, cycling, fencing, karate, rugby, sky diving, soccer, ultimate Frisbee

Club Sports - Women's

aikido, belly dancing, crew, cycling, fencing, field hockey, karate, rugby, sky diving, soccer, ultimate Frisbee

Intramural/Recreational Sports

aerobics, badminton, basketball, dance team, equestrian sports, fencing, flag football, floor hockey, power lifting, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, water sports

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
National Collegiate Athletic Association, Colonial Athletic Association

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Anthropology, General yes
Archeology yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Chemistry, General yes
Chemistry, Other yes
Child Development yes
Computer Science yes
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other yes
Computer and Information Sciences, Other yes yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Creative Writing yes
Dance, General yes
Data Science, General yes yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes yes
English Language and Literature, General yes yes
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology yes
Finance, General yes
Fine and Studio Arts Management yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
Foreign Language Teacher Education yes
French Language and Literature yes
General Studies yes
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes
German Language and Literature yes
Historic Preservation and Conservation, General yes yes
History, General yes yes
Hospitality Administration/Management, General yes
Information Science/Studies yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Jewish/Judaic Studies yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other yes
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management yes
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography yes yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics, General yes yes
Meteorology yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music, General yes
Philosophy yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Administration yes
Public Health Education and Promotion yes
Real Estate yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Systems Engineering yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other yes
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels yes
Urban Studies/Affairs yes
Visual and Performing Arts, General yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Biology
  2. Communications
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option

10,885

total students

45%

in-state

55%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

92%

9,972
students

Female
67%
6,691

Male
33%
3,281

8%

913
students

Female
76%
696

Male
24%
217

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

92%

9,185
students

Female
68%
6,229

Male
32%
2,956

8%

787
students

Female
59%
462

Male
41%
325

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Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Hispanic/Latino
78%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.60
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Recommended of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: June 1

Spring: December 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

32

semester hours

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