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College of Charleston

Tuition
36,858
Students
12,560
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Medium | Urban

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

12,560

Graduation Rate

65%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable


Admissions

Acceptance Rate72.00%

Apply

26,683

Accepted

19,212

Attend

2,637

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$60

Graduate

$60

Test Scores

SAT Range

1130 - 1300

ACT Range

24 - 29

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

$36,858

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$5,492

State/Local Grants

$5,367

Institutional/Scholarships

$7,020

Graduate

In-State

$14,230

Out-of-State

$40,498

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$24,264

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$14,032

Books & Supplies

$1,454

Personal Expenses

$4,632

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)

312

Average Assistance

$11,739

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

10

Average Assistance

$2,950

Academics

Graduation Rate65%

Student Faculty Ratio13:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

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

Most Popular Graduate Programs

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

Student Body

Students Enrolled12,560

Undergraduate

10,794

Graduate

1,766

Full-Time

87%

Part-Time

13%

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Baseball
  • Sailing
  • Soccer
  • Basketball
  • Tennis

Women's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Sailing
  • Equestrian
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Soccer

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    Yes

  • 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