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College of Charleston

Tuition
38,296
Students
13,568
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Medium | Urban

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

13,568

Graduation Rate

66%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable


Admissions

Acceptance Rate60.03%

Apply

31,680

Accepted

19,016

Attend

2,265

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$60

Graduate

$60

Test Scores

SAT Range

1140 - 1310

ACT Range

25 - 30

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not Applicable

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Required

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$12,978

Out-of-State

$38,296

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$5,838

State/Local Grants

$5,555

Institutional/Scholarships

$6,332

Graduate

In-State

$16,300

Out-of-State

$21,412

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$27,655

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$14,332

Books & Supplies

$1,530

Personal Expenses

$4,849

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

329

Average Assistance

$12,091

DoW Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

10

Average Assistance

$2,800

Academics

Graduation Rate66%

Student Faculty Ratio14:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • Psychology, General
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Public Health Education and Promotion

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Environmental Studies
  • Public Administration
  • Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
  • Elementary Education and Teaching

Student Body

Students Enrolled13,568

Undergraduate

11,466

Graduate

2,102

Full-Time

88%

Part-Time

12%

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Baseball
  • Sailing
  • Soccer
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country

Women's

  • Sailing
  • Equestrian
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
  • Soccer
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    No

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    No

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    No

Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.