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College of Charleston

Charleston, SC

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.

College of Charleston

Charleston, SC

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

reading math writing
700-800
9%
600-699
43%
500-599
44%
400-499
4%
700-800
5%
600-699
30%
500-599
56%
400-499
9%
composite english math
30-36
28%
24-29
33%
18-23
33%
12-17
6%
30-36
7%
24-29
43%
18-23
36%
12-17
14%
30-36
17%
24-29
44%
18-23
36%
12-17
3%
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undergraduateRatios

36%

male

64%

female

1

teacher

14

students

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Moderately Selective

78%

acceptance rate

Accepted 9,241
Declined + 2,561
Total Received 11,802
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Public

9,600

undergraduate students

945

graduate students

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Biology
  2. Communications
  3. Psychology
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Codes

SAT 5113
ACT 3846

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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 10,545
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: 136,208); 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
88%
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
22%
Top 1/4
82%
Top 1/2
86%
Bottom 1/2
14%
Bottom 1/4
2%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
9%
600-699
43%
500-599
44%
400-499
4%
700-800
5%
600-699
30%
500-599
56%
400-499
9%
composite english math
30-36
28%
24-29
33%
18-23
33%
12-17
6%
30-36
7%
24-29
43%
18-23
36%
12-17
14%
30-36
17%
24-29
44%
18-23
36%
12-17
3%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
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

78%

acceptance rate

Accepted 9,241
Declined + 2,561
Total Received 11,802

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Important

Class rank

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Interview
Religious affiliation/commitment

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Admissions Contact

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

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

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

Non-need-based

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

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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

Robert Kersey
Executive Director Financial Assistance and Veterans Affairs
kerseyr@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)
Senior Associate Athletic Director/swa
email

Athletic Facts

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

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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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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

10,545

total students

65%

in-state

35%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

91%

9,600
students

Female
64%
6,165

Male
36%
3,435

9%

945
students

Female
75%
707

Male
25%
238

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

91%

8,762
students

Female
66%
5,753

Male
34%
3,009

9%

838
students

Female
50%
412

Male
50%
426

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
7%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Hispanic/Latino
75%
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

85%

Transfer applicants accepted

48%

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 Recommended of All

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: June 1

Spring: December 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

32

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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