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College of Charleston

Public, 4-year

66 George St, Charleston, SC 29424-0001

(843) 953-5500

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Quick Facts

10,366

Total Enrollment

72%

Acceptance Rate

65%

Graduation Rate

$43,821

Median Earnings (6yr)

$12,978

In-State Tuition

$19,518

Avg Net Price

16:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

1238

Avg SAT Score

About College of Charleston

Institution Details

Type Public, 4-year
Classification Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Size 10,000 - 19,999

Location

Address 66 George St
City Charleston, SC
ZIP Code 29424-0001
County Charleston County

President/Chief Administrator: Andrew T. Hsu (President)

Programs & Degrees

Degree information not available.

Top Programs by Graduates

Business 23%
Biology 11%
Social Sciences 9%
Psychology 8%
Communication 7%
Visual/Performing Arts 7%
Health Professions 6%
Education 6%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: Yes

Admissions

Enrollment Statistics

Total Enrollment 10,366

Student Demographics

Male 32%
Female 68%
White 78%
Black 5%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 2%

Test Score Ranges

Test 25th %ile Median 75th %ile
SAT Reading 580 620 660
SAT Math 550 590 640
ACT Composite 24 27 29

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

In-State Tuition $12,978
Out-of-State Tuition $36,858

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Aid 19%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:

$0 - $30,000 $13,017
$30,001 - $48,000 $13,418
$48,001 - $75,000 $18,049
$75,001 - $110,000 $23,178
$110,001+ $24,730

Earnings After Graduation

Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:

$43,821

6 Years After

$50,232

8 Years After

$56,416

10 Years After

Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):

25th percentile: $28,710  |  75th percentile: $62,584

Earnings by Family Income Background

$43,994

Low Income

$40,632

Middle Income

$46,028

High Income

Student Outcomes

82%

Full-Time Retention

50%

Part-Time Retention

65%

Graduation Rate