College of Charleston
College of Charleston is a public 4-year institution in Charleston, SC. It enrolls about 11,729 students and admits roughly 72% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Charleston, SC 29424 |
| County | Charleston County |
| Enrollment | 11,729 |
| Acceptance rate | 72% |
| Applicants / admitted | 26,683 / 19,212 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $12,978 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $36,858 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 65% |
| Transfer-out rate | 26% |
| Full-time retention rate | 82% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $20,806 |
| Campus setting | City: Midsize |
| Size category | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 580–660 |
| ACT middle 50% | 24–29 |
| Website | https://www.cofc.edu/ |
| Phone | 8439535500 |
Admissions
About 26,683 students applied and 19,212 were admitted. Of those admitted, 2,637 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $12,978 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $36,858. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $20,806 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $13,017 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $13,418 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $18,049 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $23,178 |
| Over $110,000 | $24,730 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 1,836 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 65% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
College of Charleston is in Charleston, SC, Charleston County. Its coordinates are 32.7842, -79.9398.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at College of Charleston?
About 72% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 26,683 applicants.
How much does College of Charleston cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $12,978 for in-state students and $36,858 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend College of Charleston?
About 11,729 students are enrolled.