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College of Charleston

Charleston, South Carolina

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Overview

Student Population
10,941
College of Charleston overview
Location Charleston, South Carolina
Online cofc.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Midsize City
College of Charleston overview
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.

Ratings

6/10
Overall
8/10
Academics
5/10
Resources
7/10
Outcomes
5/10
Value

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

Rankings

Rankings for College of Charleston within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards
Challenging
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SAT 1090/1280
ACT 23/29
GPA 3.94
Applications Accepted
76.1% 
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Applications Due Apr 1, 2023
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $60

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Annual Cost to Attend

South Carolina Resident Tuition
$12,518
In State Costs for College of Charleston
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
$33,978
Out of State Costs for College of Charleston
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

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years
$46,200 per year
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
63% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by College of Charleston students
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.

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