College of Charleston
Charleston, SC
College of Charleston is a public university located in Charleston, SC, serving approximately 10,366 students. It has an acceptance rate of 72%.
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Tuition
$12,978
Acceptance
72%
Students
11,435
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$12,978
Out-of-State Tuition
$36,858
Avg On-Campus Living
$14,032
Avg Off-Campus Living
$13,779
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.4×Graduates earn about 2.4× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
65%
Freshman Retention
82%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
72%
SAT range
1130 - 1300
ACT range
24 - 29
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
11,435
Undergrads
10,366
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Large City
Clubs Count
195
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
37
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.68
Property Rate / 1,000
1.83
Area Crime
High risk
Area Match
Charleston
Violent Rate / 100k
641
Property Rate / 100k
3,785
Location
Institution does not report this
Charleston, SC 29424
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