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College of Charleston

Acceptance Rate 75.69 %
SAT Average 1,210
Tuition & Fees $36,858
($12,978)
Student Population 10,885
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $8,307

Academic Overview

College of Charleston Campus, Charleston, SC
College of Charleston is a public, four-years institute located in Charleston, South Carolina. It is a Master's College and University (medium programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $12,978 for South Carolina residents and $36,858 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $14,230 for South Carolina residents and $40,498 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 10,885 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 75.69% and the graduation rate is 64% last year.
The salary after graduation from College of Charleston varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $48,700. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, C of Charleston's tuition & fees is $12,978 for South Carolina residents and $36,858 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $14,230 for in-state students and $40,498 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
South Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$12,978$36,858
Graduate$14,230$40,498
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at C of Charleston. The acceptance rate of C of Charleston is 75.69% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 13.26%. The average graduation rate is 64% and the transfer-out rate is 26%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,307 and 98% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 10,885 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for College of Charleston is 75.69 %.
Acceptance Rate
75.69%
Graduation Rate for College of Charleston is 64 %
Graduation Rate
64%
Transfer-out Rate for College of Charleston is 26 %
Transfer-out Rate
26%
Retention Rate for College of Charleston is 80 %
Retention Rate
80%
Student Population for College of Charleston is 10,885
Student Population
10,885
Student to Faculty Ratio for College of Charleston is 16 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
16 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,307 at College of Charleston.
Financial Aid Amount
$8,307

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address66 George St, Charleston, SC 29424-0001
Phone843-953-5500
WEBwww.cofc.edu/
Admissionadmissions.cofc.edu/
Online Applicationhttps://www.cofc.edu/apply
Financial Aidfinaid.cofc.edu/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://cofc.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx
Veterans Tuitionfinaid.cofc.edu/types-of-financial-aid/veterans-benefits/index.php
Athletichttps://institutional-research.cofc.edu/docs/reports/heoa/heoa_srtkgradrates.pdf
Disability Servicedisabilityservices.cofc.edu/

Offered Degrees

C of Charleston offers 103 major programs through online and on-site education where 3 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's660
Master's232
Less Than 1 Year Certificate30
Post-Bachelor's Certificate101
Post-Master's Certificate10

Special Learning Opportunities

College of Charleston offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:3,097)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $5,000)

Veterans Benefits

College of Charleston has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges