College of Charleston

College of Charleston Overview

College of Charleston is a public, state school in an urban setting in Charleston, South Carolina. College of Charleston was founded in 1770 and now enrolls around 10,384 students a year, including 9,300 undergrads. College of Charleston provides on-campus housing for up to 3,375 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 80% of students spend their weekends on campus.

There are many ways for students to get involved at College of Charleston! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of College of Charleston's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? College of Charleston students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Excited for Greek life? College of Charleston has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? College of Charleston has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at College of Charleston on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at College of Charleston on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! January 15, 2022 is the final deadline to submit an application for Fall. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should receive admissions decisions by March 1.

Is College of Charleston a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at to get a clearer idea of what College of Charleston offers and if it sounds like the right college for you.

College of Charleston Acceptance Rate 2021

It is moderately difficult to get into College of Charleston. The acceptance rate at College of Charleston is 74%. Last year, 15,214 students applied to College of Charleston and 11,307 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at College of Charleston

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at College of Charleston, around 80% are still enrolled their sophomore year. College of Charleston's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 66%. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook College of Charleston Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. Within six months of graduating, 70% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Check with College of Charleston directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

College of Charleston's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. College of Charleston's endowment was valued at $102.8 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, College of Charleston spends about $10,857 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at College of Charleston

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. College of Charleston meets 52% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $14,345 a year.

Graduates in the class of 2021 had an average of $28,631 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at College of Charleston. Based on this information, how does College of Charleston sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is College of Charleston a good school for you?

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Where is College of Charleston?

College of Charleston is located in the urban setting of Charleston, South Carolina.

If you want to see College of Charleston for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 26 to Charleston, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Charleston International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what College of Charleston and Charleston are like without leaving home.

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