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 |
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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 11,783 prospective students applied, and 9,230 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,051 enrolled in the school. 9,358 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,425 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $70 plus fees of $12,869. CofC is ranked 373 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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CofC is rated within the top 40% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for College of Charleston within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#373 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#114 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Colleges in South Carolina
#4 in Best Public Colleges in South Carolina
#430 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Value Colleges in South Carolina
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1080/1260 |
| ACT | 22/28 |
| GPA | 3.84 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
South Carolina Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,236 |
| Other Fees | $12,869 |
| Room and Board | $12,123 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,923 |
| Total One Year Cost | $30,221 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,236 |
| Other Fees | $12,869 |
| Room and Board | $12,123 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,923 |
| Total One Year Cost | $30,221 |
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.