| W & M vs. C of Charleston |
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|---|---|---|
#58 in National Universities #4 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #18 in Federal Region IV Universities #9 in South Carolina Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$25,734 Virginia Residents $51,038 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,978 South Carolina Residents $38,296 Out-of-State |
| expensive$17,666 Virginia Residents $36,684 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$16,300 South Carolina Residents $21,412 Out-of-State |
| More$21,498 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$10,950 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,470 SAT 33 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,220 SAT 27 ACT |
| Tighter34.07% | Acceptance Rate | Easier60.03% |
| Favorable26.62% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower11.91% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller9,818 | Total Enrollment | Larger11,926 |
| Smaller7,063 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger10,880 |
| Larger2,755 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,046 |
| Larger1,098 | Online Student Population | Smaller826 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher89% | Graduate Rate | Lower66% |
| Lower7% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher25% |
| Higher95% | Retention Rate | Lower82% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,755) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,097) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,246) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,000) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 876 | Number of faculty | 865 |
| Higher$116,984 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$93,453 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.