College of Charleston is a public university located in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Established in 1770, it is the oldest college in the state and the 13th oldest in the country. The college is also a sea-grant and space-grant institution.

Highlights

University Type Public
Annual Endowment 81 million USD
Student Retention Rate 79%
Work-study program Yes
Mode of Program Full time; Part time; online
Cost of Attendance 48,093 USD
Campus Housing Capacity 31%
Admission Helpdesk 843-953-5670

Programs, Campus & Residence

  • 61 majors, 78 minors in undergraduate programs, 24 graduate programs and 10 graduate certificate programs are offered through 9 schools and colleges.
  • Popular majors are - Business, Management, Marketing; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Social Sciences; Visual and Performing Arts; and Psychology.
  • The university has a campus of 52 acres with 11 residence halls providing on-campus residence to 31% of student population.

College of Charleston Admission Process

Requirements Transcripts, LOR, SOP
Test Scores ACT/SAT/GRE
English Proficiency Test TOEFL/IELTS/iTEP
Application Fee USD 50
Intake Season Fall – March 1; Spring – August 1; Summer – January 1
Additional Requirements Resume; personal statement; proof of financial support

Applications for both UG and graduate programs are submitted on the official website.

Cost of Attendance & Financial Aids

Expense Estimated Cost in USD
Tuition 30,846
Books and Supplies 1,211
Room & Board 12,048
Other expenses 3,988

Financial Aid

  • 49% of students receive financial aid from the university
  • Average need-based scholarship offered is of USD 3,184.

College of Charleston offers its alumni benefits like career services, insurance programs, library services, alumni store and more.