Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Charleston, South Carolina |
| Online | cofc.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Charleston, South Carolina, College of Charleston is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 20,484 prospective students applied, and 15,590 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,473 enrolled in the school. 9,549 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,392 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $12,518 plus fees of $460. CofC is ranked 389 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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CofC is rated within the top 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for College of Charleston within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#389 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#123 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Colleges in South Carolina
#4 in Best Public Colleges in South Carolina
#472 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Value Colleges in South Carolina
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1090/1280 |
| ACT | 23/29 |
| GPA | 3.94 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Apr 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $60 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
South Carolina Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,262 |
| Other Fees | $460 |
| Room and Board | $12,959 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,954 |
| Total One Year Cost | $31,153 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,262 |
| Other Fees | $460 |
| Room and Board | $12,959 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,954 |
| Total One Year Cost | $52,613 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 23% |
| Social Sciences | 11% |
| Education | 10% |
| Communication | 10% |
| Biology | 9% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=217819 IPEDS survey data for College of Charleston.
Current students may use the College of Charleston GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.