College of Charleston

Charleston, SC • public • I

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Urban

Student Population

Undergrad: 11,466 • Total: 13,568

Academic Calendar

Semester

Honors College/Program

Yes
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Address

66 George St
Charleston, SC
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Website

https://www.charleston.edu/

Region

Southeast

Carnegie Classification

Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 3,813 (33.3%) • Female: 7,653 (66.7%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	234	2.0%
Black/African American	662	5.8%
Hispanic/Latino	827	7.2%
White	8,897	77.6%
Two or More Races	460	4.0%
International	129	1.1%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

72.0%

19,212 admitted from 26,683 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

Sometimes Required

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 580-660
Math: 550-640
Total: 1130-1300

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

24-29

Application Types Offered

EA ED I ED II RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$60

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

EA:	11/01/2025
ED I:	11/01/2025
ED II:	01/15/2026
RD:	01/15/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

64.9%

4-Year Graduation Rate

56.0%

Freshman Retention Rate

82.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

21.9:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$28,380

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$53,698

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $12,518
Out-of-state: $37,836

Room & Board

$14,332

Books & Supplies

$1,530

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$12,133
$30,001-48,000	$13,406
$48,001-75,000	$16,797
$75,001-110,000	$20,089
$110,001+	$24,996

Students Receiving Pell Grants

64%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

I

Men's Sports (6)

Baseball Basketball Cross Country Golf Soccer Tennis

Women's Sports (12)

Basketball Beach Volleyball Cross Country Equestrian Golf Sailing Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field (Indoor)

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

GPA 3.0+ / ACT 22+ / SAT 1100+

In-State Awards

$2,000-$8,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$2,000-$12,000/yr

3 automatic scholarships (19 total)

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