Please type at least the first 4 letters of the school name.
| 66 George St | Tuition In/Out-State: | $9,616 / $24,330 | Total Fall Enrollment: | 11,532 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston , SC 29424-0001 | Books and Supplies: | $1,224 | Applicants Admitted: | 70% |
| (843) 953-5500 | On-campus Room and Board: | $10,179 | Receiving Aid of Some Type: | 73% |
| http://www.cofc.edu | Undergraduate Application Fee: | $50 | Receiving Institutional Aid: | 29% , $6,519 on average |
| Address | 66 George St, Charleston, SC 29424-0001 |
| Phone Number | (843) 953-5500 |
| Web Address | http://www.cofc.edu |
| Mission Statement |
The College of Charleston is a state supported comprehensive institution providing a high quality education in the arts and sciences, education and business. Consistent with its heritage since its founding in 1770, the College retains a strong liberal arts undergraduate curriculum. Located in the heart of historic Charleston, it strives to meet the growing educational demands primarily of the Low country and the state and, secondarily, of the Southeast. A superior quality undergraduate program is central to the mission of the College. The College of Charleston seeks applicants capable of successfully completing degree requirements and pays particular attention to identifying and admitting students who excel academically. The College of Charleston serves a diverse student body from its geographical area and attracts students from national and international communities. The College provides students a community in which to engage in original inquiry and creative expression in an atmosphere of intellectual freedom. This community, founded on the principles of the liberal arts tradition, provides students the opportunity to realize their intellectual and personal potential and to become responsible, productive members of society. In addition to offering a broad range of baccalaureate degree programs, the College currently provides an increasing number of masters’ degree programs, which are compatible with the community and the state. As a prominent component of the state's higher education system, the College encourages and supports research. Its faculty are important sources of knowledge and expertise for the community, state, and nation. Additionally, the College provides an extensive credit and non-credit continuing education program and cultural activities for residents of the Low country of South Carolina. |
| Type of School | Four or more years, Public |
| Religious affiliation | None |
| Highest degree offered | Master's |
| Calendar | Semester |
| Setting | Mid-size city |
| Distance learning opportunities | Yes |
| Total enrollment | 11,532 |
| Enrolled full time | 9,762 |
| Enrolled part time | 1,770 |
| Men enrolled full time | 3,588 |
| Women enrolled full time | 6,174 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2% |
| Black/Non-Hispanic | 8% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| White/Non-Hispanic | 81% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 1% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 6% |
| Admissions office phone number | - |
| Open admission policy | No |
| Undergraduate Application fee | $50 |
| Applied | 11,280 |
| Admitted | 7,896 |
| Enrolled | 2,010 |
| Admitted % | 70% |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Completion of college preparatory program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Students submitting SAT | 64% |
| SAT 1 Verbal 25th percentile score | 560 |
| SAT 1 Verbal 75th percentile score | 640 |
| SAT 1 Math 25th percentile score | 560 |
| SAT 1 Math 75th percentile score | 640 |
| Students submitting ACT | 43% |
| ACT Composite 25th percentile score | 22 |
| ACT Composite 75th percentile score | 26 |
| In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates | $70 |
| Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates | $70 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,224 |
| On-campus room and board | $10,179 |
| Off-campus room and board | $10,085 |
| Students Receiving Aid | 73% |
| Receiving Federal Grants | 21% , $4,945 on average |
| Receiving Institutional Aid | 29% , $6,519 on average |
| Receiving Student Loans | 43% , $6,234 on average |
Graduates in 2009/2010 academic year.
| Regular application deadline | April 1 |
| Priority application deadline | November 1 |
| Fall application deadline | April 1 |
| SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due | April 1 |
| SAT Subject score report due | - |
| College will notify student by | - |
| Student must reply to acceptance by | May 1 |
| Deadline for housing deposit | May 1 |
| Financial aid priority deadline | March 15 |
| Financial aid deadline | - |
| College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about | - |
| Student must reply to financial aid decision by | - |
| Early decision deadline | - |
| College will notify student of early decision by | - |
| Early action deadline | November 1 |
| College will notify student of early action by | December 15 |
| Transfer priority application deadline | - |
| Transfer priority financial aid deadline | - |
| Transfer application closing date | May 1 |
| Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms | - |
| College will notify student of transfer decision by | - |
* default=enabled
back to college profile admin pageCreate a FREE student profile that lets you:
And much more!
Start Your Free ProfileMore help finding money for college: