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Tuition & Fees

^$12,838

^$33,168

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

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700-800

600-699

43%

500-599

45%

400-499

700-800

600-699

27%

500-599

57%

400-499

10%

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30-36

19%

24-29

40%

18-23

37%

12-17

30-36

24-29

46%

18-23

40%

12-17

30-36

11%

24-29

49%

18-23

39%

12-17

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undergraduateRatios

36^%

male

64^%

female

teacher

students

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Moderately Selective

79^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	9,254
Declined	+ 2,421
Total Received	11,675

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Public

9,880

undergraduate students

903

graduate students

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Codes

SAT	5113
ACT	3846

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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, School of Sciences & Mathematics, and School of Professional Studies. Its 52-acre campus is located in the heart of downtown Charleston.

Public/private	Public
Campus Enrollment	10,783
Established in	1770
Coeducational	Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College
Accredited by	• SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools)

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Charleston, SC

52-acre, urban campus in Charleston (population: 110,861); 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

Campus Life

yes: Housing available
32%: Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
87%: Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes: Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10: 20%
Top 1/4: 51%
Top 1/2: 87%

Bottom 1/2: 13%
Bottom 1/4: 2%

SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing

700-800

600-699

43%

500-599

45%

400-499

700-800

600-699

27%

500-599

57%

400-499

10%

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30-36

19%

24-29

40%

18-23

37%

12-17

30-36

24-29

46%

18-23

40%

12-17

30-36

11%

24-29

49%

18-23

39%

12-17

Admissions Facts

Application fee	$50 (waived if filed online)
Common application accepted	yes
Application deadline	February 15
School has early decision program	yes
Early decision program application deadline	November 1
School has early action program	yes
Early action program application deadline	December 1
Admissions interview (required or recommended)	Neither
SAT/ACT requirements	SAT Subject Tests Not used SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

79^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	9,254
Declined	+ 2,421
Total Received	11,675

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Important

Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
State residency

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Recommendations
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Interview
Religious affiliation/commitment

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Admissions Contact

Suzette Stille
Executive Director of Admissions
P: 843 953-5670
F: 843 953-6322
admissions@cofc.edu

Financial Aid

53^%

Of students' needs
were fully met

^$14,110

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state

Total	$26,197
Tuition	$12,518
Room	$7,673
Board	$4,450
Additional fees	$320
Books & supplies	$1,236
Average Financial Aid	- $14,110
Total with Avg. Aid	$12,087

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Total	$31,321,282
Federal	$11,482,114
State	$9,573,905
Institutional	$8,933,298
Other external	$1,331,965

Non-need-based

Total	$21,598,635
Federal
State	$10,262,773
Institutional	$10,152,445
Other external	$1,183,417

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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 Assistance
griggsd@cofc.edu

Varsity Sports

	M	W
baseball
basketball
cheerleading
cross-country
equestrian sports
golf
sailing
soccer
softball
swimming
tennis
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Club Sports - Men's

aikido, crew, cycling, fencing, karate, rugby, sky diving, 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, dance team, equestrian sports, fencing, flag football, floor hockey, power lifting, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, water sports

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Athletic Directors

Matt Roberts (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email

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

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships: National Collegiate Athletic Association, Colonial Athletic Association
Mascot: Cougar
School colors: maroon and white

Majors

	Assc.	Bach.	Mast.	Doct.
Accountancy
Accounting
African-American Studies
Anthropology
Archaeology
Art History
Arts Management
Astronomy
Astrophysics
Athletic Training
Biochemistry
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Child Life
Classics
Communication
Communication Studies
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science
Computer/Information Sciences
Computing in the Arts
Dance
Data Science
Early Childhood Education
Economics
Elementary Education
English
Environmental Studies
Exercise Science
Finance
Foreign Language Education
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
Marketing
Mathematics
Middle Grades Education
Music
Performing Arts
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Public Administration
Public Health
Religious Studies
Science and Math for Teachers
Secondary Education
Sociology
Spanish
Special Education
Studio Art
Supply Chain Management
Teaching/Learning/Advocacy
Theatre
Urban Studies
Women's/Gender Studies

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Programs Offered

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

10,783

total students

66^%

in-state

34^%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

92^%

9,880
students

Female
64^%
6,363

Male
36^%
3,517

8^%

903
students

Female
74^%
664

Male
26^%
239

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

92^%

9,103
students

Female
66^%
5,955

Male
34^%
3,148

8^%

777
students

Female
53^%
408

Male
47^%
369

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Student Break-down

< 1%: Nonresident aliens
8%: Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%: Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%: Hispanic/Latino
76%: White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%: Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%: Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

84^%

Transfer applicants accepted

47^%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements	College GPA: 2.60
High school transcript	Required 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	Required of Some
Essay or personal statement	Required of Some

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: May 1

Spring: December 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

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

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

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College of Charleston

Tuition & Fees

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

Admissions Facts

Moderately Selective

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Important

Considered

Not Considered

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Financial Aid

Of students' needswere fully met

Average financial aid

Cost

Scholarships & Grants

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Required Financial Aid Forms

Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Officer

Varsity Sports

Club Sports - Men's

Club Sports - Women's

Intramural/Recreational Sports

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Athletic Directors

Athletic Facts

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Programs Offered

total students

in-state

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

9,880students

903students

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

9,103students

777students

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Student Break-down

Transfer Admissions

Transfer Requirements

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: May 1

Spring: December 1

Transfer Credits

semester hours

semester hours

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Counseling services

Remedial services offered

Career placement services

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Of students' needs
were fully met

9,880
students

903
students

9,103
students

777
students