School Information

70.7
Total Cost $22,539
Total Enrollment 11,772
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 16 : 1

College of Charleston

http://www.cofc.edu
66 George St, Charleston, South Carolina 29424-0001
(843) 953-5500

Mission Statement The College of Charleston is a state supported comprehensive institution providing a high quality education in the arts and sciences, education and business. Consistent with its heritage since its founding in 1770, the College retains a strong liberal arts undergraduate curriculum. Located in the heart of historic Charleston, it strives to meet the growing educational demands primarily of the Low country and the state and, secondarily, of the Southeast. A superior quality undergraduate program is central to the mission of the College. The College of Charleston seeks applicants capable of successfully completing degree requirements and pays particular attention ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Campus Setting City: Midsize
Disability Services Student 8%
 
School Costs

At College of Charleston, 74.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 50.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $4,100), and 37% receive loans ($4,551 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $9,411. Off campus it is around $9,542.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending College of Charleston is $14,161 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Tuition Undergrad in State $8,988
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $21,846
Living Costs
College of Charleston Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $22,539
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $35,397
Total Expense In State Off Campus $23,797
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $13,714
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $36,655
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $26,572
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 9,964 people applied to College of Charleston. Of the applicants, 64.0% were admitted (62.0% male & 65.0% female ) and 31.0% accepted (33.0% male and 29.0% female)

Of the 10,147 undergraduate students at College of Charleston, 8.0% are part-time. A majority (92.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 80.0% of the 1,625 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     55.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     82.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     44.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     60.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     64.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline November 1
Admissions Office Phone 843.953.5670
Admissions Office Email admissions@cofc.edu
Admissions Office Address College of Charleston 66 George Street Charleston, SC 29424
Admissions Transfer URL transfer@cofc.edu
Admissions Website http://admissions.cofc.edu/contactus/index.php (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.applyweb.com/apply/charles/indexa.html
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to College of Charleston, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
College of Charleston SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 570
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 650
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 570
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 650
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 560
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 640
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 23
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 26
ACT English (25th Percentile) 22
ACT English (75th Percentile) 28
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 22
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 26
 
College of Charleston Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 2
Latin American Studies 2
Biological and biomedical sciences 212 14
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 188
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 24 14
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 452 31
Accounting 56 31
Business Administration and Management, General 273
Hospitality Administration/Management, General 60
International Business/Trade/Commerce 63
Communication, journalism, and related programs 0 276 7
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 276
Organizational Communication, General 0 7
Computer and information sciences and support services 0 18 4
Computer and Information Sciences, Other 0
Computer and Information Sciences, General 14
Computer Science 4
Information Science/Studies 4
Information Technology 0
Education 0 186 37
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 44 5
Elementary Education and Teaching 24 9
Foreign Language Teacher Education 8
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 14
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 80
Secondary Education and Teaching 0
Special Education and Teaching, General 24 9
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other 0
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other 6
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 0
English language and literature/letters 69 13
English Language and Literature, General 69 13
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 2 75 1
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General 10
French Language and Literature 9
German Language and Literature 9
Language Interpretation and Translation 2 1
Spanish Language and Literature 47
Health professions and related clinical sciences 6
Athletic Training/Trainer 5
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 1
History 53 13
History, General 53 13
Mathematics and statistics 0 13 6
Mathematics, General 0 13 6
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 31 0
Historic Preservation and Conservation 31 0
Natural resources and conservation 18
Environmental Studies 18
Philosophy and religious studies 29
Philosophy 17
Religion/Religious Studies 12
Physical sciences 72
Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other 2
Chemistry, General 24
Chemistry, Other 14
Geology/Earth Science, General 24
Physics, General 8
Psychology 150
Psychology, General 150
Public administration and social service professions 22
Public Administration 22
Social sciences 0 244
Anthropology 35
Economics, General 43
Political Science and Government, General 109
Sociology 51
Urban Studies/Affairs 0 6
Visual and performing arts 3 170 1
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 32
Arts Management 3 41
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 22
Fine/Studio Arts, General 52
Music, General 23
Visual and Performing Arts, General 1
 
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