College of Charleston (CofC)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	3,338
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Acceptance rate	76%
Students retention rate	83%
On-time graduation rate	67%

Located in Charleston, South Carolina, CofC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 76% indicates that CofC is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

College of Charleston is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

CofC boasts an impressive student retention rate of 83% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 73% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

76.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,978

Cost of attendance at College of Charleston in 2022 for students from South Carolina.

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South Carolina's average	$11,805
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$34,438

Cost of attendance at College of Charleston in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$26,143
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at College of Charleston received on average $9,850 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,850

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	409	20%	$5,031	$2,057,804
Other Federal Grant	1,890	93%	$1,587	$2,999,345
State Grant/Scholarships	971	48%	$5,115	$4,966,985
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,326	65%	$8,819	$11,693,891
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,996	98%	$9,850	$19,660,221

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of College of Charleston students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of College of Charleston students is 67.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 69.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 61.3%.

67.0%

asian 88.6% 39 students
African American 66.1% 109 students
white 67.4% 1,202 students
unknown 71.4% 5 students
hispanic 60.2% 68 students
International Students 64.7% 11 students
Mixed Race 57.1% 52 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Colonial Athletic Association
Basketball Colonial Athletic Association
Track and Cross Country Colonial Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

College of Charleston provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

College of Charleston offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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