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College of Charleston

Charleston, SC

Overview

College of Charleston is a public institution located in Charleston, SC. It has a total enrollment of 11,926 students.

10,880
Undergrads
1,046
Grad Students
60.0%
Acceptance
67.0%
Grad Rate
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Randolph Hall, College of Charleston, Harleston Village, Charleston, SC
College of Charleston Multi-Cultural Center, Calhoun Street, Harleston Village, Charleston, SC
College of Charleston campus, historic district, Charleston, SC, early February 2014
College of Charleston campus, historic district, Charleston, SC, early February 2014
Sottile Theatre, 44 George Street, Charleston, South Carolina
Stern Center, 71 George Street, Charleston, South Carolina
Academics
16.0 : 1
Student-Faculty Ratio
82.0%
Retention Rate (Full-Time)
67.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
59.0%
4-Year Graduation Rate
10,880
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,046
Graduate Enrollment
Admissions
60.0%
Acceptance Rate
3.90
Average GPA
Test Optional
Test Policy
$60
Application Fee
Test Score Range
SAT Math

550640

SAT Reading

590670

ACT Composite

2530

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School avg: 3.90

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400 – 1600 (total)

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1 – 36 (composite)

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Financial Aid & Costs
Estimated Annual Cost

$28,195

Tuition + Room & Board + Books (before financial aid)
Cost Breakdown

Tuition (In-State)

$12,518

Room & Board

$14,332

Books & Supplies

$1,345

Out-of-State Tuition

$35,338

Financial Aid
95%
Receiving Aid
19%
Pell Grant Recipients
$8,983
Avg Grant (recipients)
$10,072
Avg Federal Loan
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Campus Life
Housing

On-Campus Housing

Yes

Housing Capacity

3,749 beds

Housing Guarantee

Data not available

Dining

Meal Plan Available

No

Meal Plan Type

Data not available

Athletics
Coastal Athletic Association
Quick Facts

Type

Public

Undergraduate Enrollment

10,880

Acceptance Rate

60%

Graduation Rate

67%

In-State Cost

$26,850

Out-of-State Cost

$49,670

Visit Website

cofc.edu

Charleston, SC 29424-0001

City: Midsize
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