College of Charleston at a glance
Total Students
10,366
Acceptance Rate
72.0%
Student-Faculty
16:1
In-State Tuition
$12,978
Discover your academic path
From liberal arts to specialized sciences, explore the programs that will shape your future and career.
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning.
Area Studies.
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.
Communication and Media Studies.
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Information Science/Studies.
Computer Science.
Computer Science.
The financial picture
Understanding costs is crucial to making informed decisions. Here's what you need to know about investing in your education.
In-State Tuition
$12,978
Out-of-State Tuition
$36,858
Total Cost of Attendance
$30,731
Academic achievement and outcomes
Success metrics that matter. See how students perform and what they achieve during their time here.
Admission Rate
72.0%
Average SAT Score
1,238
Average ACT Score
26
4-Year Graduation Rate
65.0%
The student community
Every student brings their own story. Here's who you'll be learning alongside.
Gender Distribution
Men
32.4%
Women
67.7%
Racial Demographics
White
80.1%
Black
5.5%
Hispanic
7.2%
Asian
2.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More Races
4.1%
Non-Resident Alien
0.9%
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