College of Charleston
Charleston, SC · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About College of Charleston
The College of Charleston (CofC or Charleston) is a public university in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 1770 and chartered in 1785, it is the oldest university in South Carolina, the 13th-oldest institution of higher learning in the United States, and the country's oldest municipal college. The founders of the College of Charleston included six Founding Fathers of the United States, including three who signed the Declaration of Independence (Thomas Heyward Jr., Arthur Middleton, and Edward Rutledge) and three who signed the Constitution of the United States (Charles Pinckney, Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, and John Rutledge).
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60%
Acceptance
$18,960
Net price
10,558
Enrollment
66%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
60%
Acceptance rate
1,247
SAT average
26
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$18,960
Average net price
$12,978
In-state tuition
$38,296
Out-of-state tuition
$14,332
Room & board
$1,530
Books & supplies
$32,362
Total cost of attendance
19%
Students receiving Pell grants
38%
Students with federal loans
$23,250
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$56,416
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$43,821
Median earnings (6 yrs)
66%
Graduation rate
82%
Retention rate
80%
Earn more than a HS grad
$10,229
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
10,558
Total enrollment
4%
Part-time
20
Avg. age at entry
20%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
College of Charleston FAQ
Is College of Charleston a public or private school?
College of Charleston is a public institution located in Charleston, SC.
What is the acceptance rate at College of Charleston?
College of Charleston has an acceptance rate of 60%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does College of Charleston cost?
The average annual net price at College of Charleston is $18,960 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $12,978 in-state and $38,296 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at College of Charleston?
About 66% of students at College of Charleston complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do College of Charleston graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, College of Charleston students earn a median of $56,416 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for College of Charleston?
Admitted students at College of Charleston have an average SAT score of 1,247 and an ACT midpoint of 26. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend College of Charleston?
College of Charleston enrolls about 10,558 students.
Campus
Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Warren LeMay from Covington, KY, United States · CC0. Additional images are representative.
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