College of Charleston
Public, 4-year
66 George St, Charleston, SC 29424-0001
Quick Facts
10,366
Total Enrollment
72%
Acceptance Rate
65%
Graduation Rate
$43,821
Median Earnings (6yr)
$12,978
In-State Tuition
$19,518
Avg Net Price
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1238
Avg SAT Score
About College of Charleston
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 4-year |
| Classification | Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Size | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 66 George St |
| City | Charleston, SC |
| ZIP Code | 29424-0001 |
| County | Charleston County |
President/Chief Administrator: Andrew T. Hsu (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
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Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 10,366 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 68% |
| Male | 32% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 78.5% |
| Black | 5.4% |
| Hispanic | 7.0% |
| Asian | 2.0% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 4.0% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 0.8% |
| Unknown | 2.1% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 5.7% |
| Part-Time Students | 4.8% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 580 | 620 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 590 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 27 | 29 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$12,978
In-State Tuition
$36,858
Out-of-State Tuition
$30,731
Total Cost of Attendance
$19,518
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 19% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 38% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 19% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $23,250 |
| Median Total Debt | $17,500 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $31,000 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 60% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $13,017 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $13,418 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $18,049 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $23,178 |
| $110,001+ | $24,730 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$43,821
6 Years After
$50,232
8 Years After
$56,416
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $28,710 | 75th percentile: $62,584
Earnings by Family Income Background
$43,994
Low Income
$40,632
Middle Income
$46,028
High Income
Student Outcomes
82%
Full-Time Retention
50%
Part-Time Retention
65%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$10,065
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$9,869
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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