B+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    B+
  2. Value
    B+
  3. Diversity
    B+
  4. Campus
    B+
  5. Athletics
    B
  6. Party Scene
    A+
  7. Professors
    B+
  8. Location
    A+
  9. Dorms
    C+
  10. Campus Food
    B
  11. Student Life
    B+
  12. Safety
    B-
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College of Charleston is ...
Public
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletic Conference
Colonial Athletic Association
Address
66 George St
Charleston, SC 29424
Website
cofc.edu

College of Charleston Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
77%
SAT Range
1030-1210
ACT Range
23-28
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
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Test Scores and GPA for College of Charleston

Cost

Net Price
$18,677/ year
National
$15,403
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $13,124/ year
  • $30-48k
    $15,206/ year
  • $49-75k
    $18,253/ year
  • $76-110k
    $20,698/ year
  • $110k+
    $21,245/ year

Academics

Professors
B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
15:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
82%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.120 responses
58%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.122 responses
61%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.122 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Business Administration and Management
    279 Graduates
  • Biology
    180 Graduates
  • Psychology
    165 Graduates
  • Communications
    157 Graduates
  • Public Health Education
    123 Graduates
  • Exercise Physiology
    106 Graduates
  • Political Science and Government
    106 Graduates
  • Fine and Studio Arts Management
    102 Graduates
  • Hospitality and Tourism Management
    90 Graduates
  • Accounting
    83 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
9,590Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
5%
Pell Grant
20%
Varsity Athletes
4%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 71 responses
Report
  • Friendly for the most part
    38%
  • Motivated
    24%
  • In search of something
    18%
  • Lazy, many aren't willing to work hard
    13%
  • Friendly and willing to work hard
    6%
  • Self-centered
    1%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
—
Poll
51%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.166 responses
Poll
69%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.209 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 84 responses
Report
  • Historic
    39%
  • Amazing
    26%
  • Very welcoming and hospitable
    23%
  • Cliquey
    4%
  • Unique
    4%
  • Family
    2%
  • Dissapointing
    1%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$39,700/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
68%
National
48%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
83%
85%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.84 responses
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College of Charleston Reviews

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College of Charleston is small school with a very diverse group of students from all over the United States. Most of my classes were stimulating and rigorous. My professors were engaged and the majority of them were willing to meet with you and discuss questions / topics that were important to me. The campus is a beautiful, historic campus with old oaks dripping with moss. College of Charleston is in downtown Charleston, SC. The city is a tourist oriented city and there are restaurants everywhere and fun events going on constantly. I loved this school and recommend this school to all. You'll get a great balance of academics, new friends from all over the U.S., teachers who care, and an overall great education. I honestly cannot think of any great change to recommend. Certainly, there are a few teachers who are not stellar, but I the majority of the staff is fantastic!
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I love the campus so much. It's so beautiful and the people there are amazing. The diversity there is great, I have met so many new people here with great personalities. The campus is directly in the city so you can walk down the street to get a new outfit and some Starbucks, then walk to class with time to spear. Even though you can walk and buy food down the street, I wouldn't pass it up for the food there, the food on the campus is amazing! I wouldn't want to live on any other campus other than College of Charleston! It's fantastic down there! I wish I could have stayed there even longer.
I think your first couple of days at CofC will be the most exciting than anywhere else, why? Well take for example the rich history Charleston has to offer, with Fort Sumter right off the coast, the infamous Battery Park or rather take a haunting trip on a ghost walk. There is so much to do in Charleston, whether it is enjoying the night life, the people, the food, or rather living in now what is considered to be the largest city in the state (by 76 people), Charleston is the place for you!