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Tuition

$11,085

$26,471

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state More Financial Details

Moderately Selective

73%

acceptance rate

Accepted 8,149
Declined + 2,937
Total Received 11,086
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Public

10,461

undergraduate students

1,188

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

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undergraduateRatios

38%

62%

male

female

1  :  16

teacher

students

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

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700-800
11%
600-699
44%
500-599
41%
400-499
4%
300-399
0
200-299
0
700-800
6%
600-699
46%
500-599
44%
400-499
5%
300-399
-1%
200-299
0
composite english math
30-36
16%
24-29
51%
18-23
31%
12-17
2%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
5%
24-29
53%
18-23
38%
12-17
4%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
7%
24-29
61%
18-23
33%
12-17
-1%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Biology
  2. Communications
  3. Psychology
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Charleston, SC

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School Facts

The College of Charleston, founded in 1770, is a public, liberal arts institution. Programs are offered through the Schools of the Arts, Business, School of Education, Health and Human Performance, School of Humanities & Social Sciences, School of Languages, Culture and World Affairs, and School of Sciences & Mathematics. Its 52-acre campus, located in the center of Charleston, contains many pre-Civil War buildings.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 11,649
Established in 1770
Coeducational Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College
Accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design)
NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
NASPAA (National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration)
NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre)
NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)
SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools)

Codes

SAT 5113
ACT 3846

Right Now

Charleston, SC

52-acre, urban campus in Charleston (population: 120,083); branch campus in North Charleston. Major airport, bus, and train serve North Charleston (12 miles). Public transportation serves campus.

College of Charleston
66 George Street
Charleston, SC 29424-0001

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Campus Life

yes
Housing available
32%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
93%
Percent of freshman that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Alchohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Greek Life

 
14 fraternities 14% of male students
 
13 sororities 21% of female students

% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
28%
Top 1/4
63%
Top 1/2
93%
Bottom 1/2
7%
Bottom 1/4
-1%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
11%
600-699
44%
500-599
41%
400-499
4%
300-399
0
200-299
0
700-800
6%
600-699
46%
500-599
44%
400-499
5%
300-399
-1%
200-299
0
composite english math
30-36
16%
24-29
51%
18-23
31%
12-17
2%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
5%
24-29
53%
18-23
38%
12-17
4%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
7%
24-29
61%
18-23
33%
12-17
-1%
6-11
0
Below 6
0

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline February 1 (priority deadline)
April 1
School has early decision program no
School has early action program yes
Early action program application deadline November 1
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Required/GED accepted
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Subject Tests Not used
SAT or ACT Required

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
State residency

Important

Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Particular talent/ability

Considered

Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Recommendations
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Interview
Religious affiliation/commitment

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Moderately Selective

73%

acceptance rate

Accepted 8,149
Declined + 2,937
Total Received 11,086

Admissions Contact

Suzette Stille
Dean of Admissions and Continuing Education
P: 843 953-5670
F: 843 953-6322
admissions@cofc.edu

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $9,918
Room 6,436
Board 2,523
Books & supplies 1,167
Total $20,044
Average Financial Aid - 12,933
Total with Avg. Aid $7,111

Financial Aid

58%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$12,933

Average financial aid

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Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $10,888,184
State $7,282,347
Institutional $5,096,004
Other external $1,614,233
Total $24,880,768

Non-need-based

Federal $0
State $9,768,334
Institutional $5,634,048
Other external $1,593,879
Total $16,996,261

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 843 953-5540
F: 843 953-7192
financialaid@cofc.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Donald R. Griggs
Director of Financial Aid
griggsd@cofc.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
diving
equestrian sports
golf
sailing
soccer
softball
swimming
tennis
volleyball

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Coastal Collegiate Swimming Association, Southern Conference (Division I, Football I-AA)
Mascot
Cougar
School colors
maroon and white

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Athletics Right Now

Club Sports - Men's

Aikido, Crew, Cycling, Fencing, Karate, Rugby, Skydiving, Soccer, Ultimate Frisbee

Club Sports - Women's

Aikido, Belly Dancing, Crew, Cycling, Fencing, Field Hockey, Karate, Rugby, Sky Diving, Soccer, Ultimate Frisbee

Intramural/Recreational Sports

Aerobics, Badminton, Basketball, Equestrian Sports, Fencing, Flag Football, Floor Hockey, Power Lifting, Racquetball, Soccer, Tennis, Softball, Volleyball

Athletic Directors

Joe Hull (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email

Lara Lageman (women's)
Associate Director Of Athletics
email

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Anthropology
Art History
Arts Management
Astronomy
Astrophysics
Athletic Training
Biochemistry
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Classical Studies
Communication
Communications
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science
Computer/Information Sciences
Computing in the Arts
Discovery Informatics
Early Childhood Education
Economics
Elementary Education
English
Environmental Studies
French
Geology
German
Historic Preservation
Historic Preservation/Community Planning
History
Hospitality/Tourism Management
International Business
International Studies
Jewish Studies
Languages
Latin American/Caribbean Studies
Marine Biology
Mathematics
Middle Level Education
Music
Performing Arts
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Public Administration
Religious Studies
Science/Mathematics Education
Secondary Education
Sociology
Spanish
Special Education
Studio Art
Teaching/Learning/Advocacy
Theatre
Urban Studies
Women's/Gender Studies

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Biology
  2. Communications
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option

11,649

total students

64%

36%

in-state

out-of-state

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Undergraduate

90%

10,461
students

Female
62%
6,506

Male
38%
3,955

Graduate

10%

1,188
students

Female
76%
905

Male
24%
283

undergraduateFull-time

92%

9,700
students

Female
63%
6,085

Male
37%
3,615

undergraduatePart-time

8%

761
students

Female
56%
421

Male
44%
340

Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Hispanic/Latino
82%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

94%

Transfer applicants accepted

44%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.60
High school transcript Recommended of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Recommended of Some
Essay or personal statement Recommended of Some

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: May 1

Spring: December 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

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Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

Internation Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 65
Countries most often represented Canada
China
France
Germany
India
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Andrew Sobiesuo
Director, International Education and Programs
843 953-5537
sobiesuoa@cofc.edu

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