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College of Charleston

Charleston, SC

About

The College of Charleston is a public liberal arts university in historic Charleston known for its business, education, and marine biology programs.

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Key Statistics

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and the Common Data Set (CDS). Figures represent the most recently reported academic year.

Acceptance Rate

60%

Graduation Rate

70%

Retention Rate

82%

4-yr Completion

66%

Enrollment

10,558

Student:Faculty

15:1

Median Earnings

$56,416

SAT Score Range

1140–1310

25th–75th percentile

ACT Score Range

25–30

25th–75th percentile

📊 CDS / Scorecard data last synced: May 1, 2026

School Profile

Athletic ConferenceMountain East

Application Deadlines

Common App

Early Action (EA)

Non-binding early application

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Regular Decision (RD)

Standard application deadline

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Application Fee$45

Deadlines are approximate. Always verify on the school's official website before applying.

Tuition and Costs

In-State Tuition$12,978/yr

Out-of-State Tuition$38,296/yr

Avg Net Price$18,960/yr

Pell Grant Recipients19%

Federal Loan Recipients38%

Median Earnings (10yr)$56,416

Campus Info

Settingurban

Sizemedium

Typepublic

Students10,558

App Fee$45

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