College of Charleston

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Charleston, SC
(843) 953-5500
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Annual Tuition (In-State)

$12,518

Total Enrollment

11,729

Graduation Rate

65%

6-year graduation rate

Program Completions

2,391

Last reported year

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What are the Most Popular Programs at College of Charleston

159 graduates Class of 2023 CIP 42.0101
150 graduates Class of 2023 CIP 09.0101
148 graduates Class of 2023 CIP 52.0201
133 graduates Class of 2023 CIP 26.0101
129 graduates Class of 2023 CIP 51.2207

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Admissions

College of Charleston accepts 72% of applicants, offering accessible admission for qualified students. Prospective students typically need to provide high school transcript and minimum GPA. The process is designed to enroll qualified students, with 2,637 students enrolling in the most recent class.

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Enrollment

College of Charleston enrolls 11,729 students. The student body is 68.4% women, with diverse representation across programs. The college maintains a 82% retention rate, reflecting student satisfaction and academic support.

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Academics

College of Charleston maintains a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio, providing strong opportunities for personalized instruction and academic support. The college maintains a excellent 82% retention rate for full-time students, reflecting student satisfaction and effective academic programs. Students demonstrate high academic engagement with strong commitment to their educational programs.

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Faculty & Staff

College of Charleston employs 524 instructional staff members dedicated to student success. The 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio provides strong opportunities for personalized attention and mentoring. With 7.1% of faculty holding tenure, students benefit from experienced educators committed to teaching excellence.

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Programs

College of Charleston offers programs in 23 different fields of study. The most popular programs include Psychology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Business Administration and Management, General. In 2023, the college awarded 2,391 degrees and certificates across all programs.

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Financial Aid

Annual tuition at College of Charleston is $12,518 for in-state students and $36,398 for out-of-state students. After financial aid, the average net price is $20,806. Students can use the net price calculator to estimate their individual costs and potential aid.

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Student Outcomes

College of Charleston achieves a 58.1% overall completion rate for students who complete their programs. Students typically complete their programs in 5 years, balancing academic rigor with timely graduation. The college supports working students with a 54.6% success rate for this population.

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Institution Details

Sector PUBLIC 4 YEAR
Control PUBLIC
Level FOUR YEAR OR ABOVE
Degree Granting Yes

Contact Information

Address
66 George St
Charleston, SC, 29424-0001
Administrator
Andrew T. Hsu
President

Cost Information

In-State Tuition $12,518
Out-of-State Tuition $36,398
Average Net Price $20,806

Federal Identifiers

OPE ID: 00342800
EIN: 576000265
IPEDS ID: 217819
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