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College of Charleston

Charleston, SC • public • I
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Acceptance
72.0%
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Grad Rate
65%
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Cost
$28,380 / $53,698

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
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
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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
65.0%
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
3.0 GPA / 22 ACT
In-State Awards
$0-$8,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$0-$12,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$2,000-$2,800 total
3 automatic scholarships (19 total)
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Common questions about College of Charleston

What is College of Charleston's acceptance rate?
College of Charleston accepts 72% of applicants, from 26,683 applications.
How much does College of Charleston cost?
Tuition and fees are $12,518 in-state and $37,836 out-of-state. Families earning under $30,000 pay $12,133 on average after aid.
Does College of Charleston require SAT or ACT scores?
College of Charleston requires test scores from some applicants.
What ACT score do you need for College of Charleston?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 24 and 29 on the ACT.
What is College of Charleston's graduation rate?
65% of students graduate within six years.