Known for business
College of Charleston is a public institution in Charleston with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1238, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 10.4K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
65% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $56,416 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,518.
Established
1770
Motto
Sapientia Ipsa Libertas
Mascot
Cougar
Type
Public university
Division
Division I
72%Acceptance
1238SAT Avg
10,366Students
16:1Student:Faculty
65%Grad Rate
$56,416Earnings 10yr
$19,518Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate72.0%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1238
Reading & WritingMid: 610
580660
MathMid: 575
550640
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 26
2429
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$12,978
Tuition (out-of-state)$36,858
Room & Board$14,032
Books & Supplies$1,454
Total Cost of Attendance$30,731
Average Net Price$19,518
Median Debt at Graduation$23,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$246
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$13,017
$30–48K$13,418
$48–75K$18,049
$75–110K$23,178
$110K+$24,730
Programs (84)
Student Body
Undergrads
10,366
Gender Split
68% / 32%
Women / Men
First Generation
20%
Pell Grant Recipients
19%
Race & Ethnicity
White 78%
Black 5%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 2%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate65.0%
Freshman Retention82.3%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$43,821
8 Years$50,232
10 Years$56,416
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$46,100
Men
$53,400
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Cougars
Rankings
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia