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College of Charleston
Charleston, SCPublicCity Setting
Less Selective • 60% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
College of Charleston is a public institution located in the city setting of Charleston, SC. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 10.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 60%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
10.6K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
60% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading590 - 670
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math550 - 640
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite25 - 30
1typical 50% range36
60%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing24% of degrees
Biological Sciences13% of degrees
Social Sciences11% of degrees
Health Sciences5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,747
Earnings 5yr: $90,105
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,059
Earnings 5yr: $110,457
Debt: $25,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,539
Earnings 5yr: $82,555
Debt: N/A
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,285
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $22,591
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,826
Earnings 5yr: $75,550
Debt: $26,375
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,187
Earnings 5yr: $88,966
Debt: $22,500
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,857
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
International Business.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,727
Earnings 5yr: $78,969
Debt: $22,500
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,145
Earnings 5yr: $57,075
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,360
Earnings 5yr: $62,689
Debt: $23,250
Historic Preservation and Conservation.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,178
Earnings 5yr: $56,946
Debt: N/A
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,348
Earnings 5yr: $63,816
Debt: $22,250
Hospitality Administration/Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,154
Earnings 5yr: $53,871
Debt: $23,448
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,993
Earnings 5yr: $59,731
Debt: $26,500
International/Globalization Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,468
Earnings 5yr: $49,041
Debt: $17,750
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,955
Earnings 5yr: $55,509
Debt: $26,000
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,371
Earnings 5yr: $56,868
Debt: $23,250
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,317
Earnings 5yr: $54,011
Debt: $24,250
Historic Preservation and Conservation.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,635
Earnings 5yr: $51,884
Debt: $22,375
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,122
Earnings 5yr: $53,369
Debt: $26,370
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$18,960
In-State Tuition$12,978
Out-of-State Tuition$38,296
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
19%
Pell Grants
38%
Take Loans
60%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$43,821
+29% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$56,416
Completion Signals
66%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
82%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$189/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
32%
Men68%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 32% men and 68% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
20%
Part-Time Share
4%
Avg Family Income
$84,027
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