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College of Charleston

#4 in Top Public Universities in South Carolina
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Charleston, SC
  • 2,062 reviews
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    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Value
      B+
    3. Diversity
      B+
    4. Campus
      A-
    5. Athletics
      B+
    6. Party Scene
      A+
    7. Professors
      B+
    8. Location
      A+
    9. Dorms
      B-
    10. Campus Food
      B
    11. Student Life
      A
    12. Safety
      B-
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    About College of Charleston...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    Colonial Athletic Association
    Address
    66 George St
    Charleston, SC 29424
    Website
    cofc.edu
    From College of Charleston

    Located in historic Charleston, South Carolina, the College of Charleston is a nationally recognized public university. Founded in 1770, the College is among the nation’s top universities for quality education, student life and affordability. The beautiful, historic campus, combined with contemporary facilities and cutting-edge programs, attracts students from across the U.S. and around the world. Our 10,000 undergraduate students enjoy a small-college feel blended with the advantages of a mid-sized university. They work with exceptional professors, who love to teach and are focused on student growth. The city of Charleston – renowned for its history, architecture, culture and coastal environment – serves as a living/learning laboratory for experiences in business, science, technology, teaching, the humanities, languages and the arts. Please explore our website to learn about everything we have to offer. Or come see for yourself – schedule a visit today!


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    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

    Application Deadline
    February 15
    Acceptance Rate
    80%
    SAT Range
    1070-1230
    ACT Range
    22-27
    Application Fee
    $50
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    No

    Cost

    Net Price
    $19,790/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $9,018/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    79%

    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.133 responses
    59%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.133 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Business
      246 Graduates
    • Biology
      183 Graduates
    • Psychology
      161 Graduates
    • Communications
      140 Graduates
    • Public Health Education
      124 Graduates
    • Political Science and Government
      106 Graduates
    • Exercise Physiology
      88 Graduates
    • Hospitality and Tourism Management
      80 Graduates
    • Fine and Studio Arts Management
      77 Graduates
    • Information Science
      66 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    9,083Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    812
    Undergrads Over 25
    5%
    Pell Grant
    24%
    Varsity Athletes
    4%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 82 responses
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    • Friendly for the most part
      34%
    • Motivated
      22%
    • In search of something
      17%
    • Lazy, many aren't willing to work hard
      12%
    • Friendly and willing to work hard
      9%
    • Lazy, unmotivated, careless, ignorant
      1%
    • not diverse, very priviledged
      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.177 responses
    Poll
    69%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.220 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 95 responses
    Report
    • Historic
      40%
    • Amazing
      23%
    • Very welcoming and hospitable
      22%
    • Unique
      5%
    • Cliquey
      3%
    • Dissapointing
      3%
    • Family
      2%

      After College

      Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
      $40,700/ year
      National
      $33,028
      Graduation Rate
      69%
      National
      49%
      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 has given me access to so many opportunities, including MUSC research, job experience, and volunteer services. Faculty and staff are generally nice and make an effort to assist students in all avenues of service they might need. There is always something to do on the campus and many great things to see around Charleston. The only suggestion for improvement I would make, is incorporating more diversity into everyday campus life, truthfully acknowledging ALL aspects of history that the college has, and remodeling most of the dorms. Other than that, it's a great school!
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      This college is awesome! They have a wide variety of Asian culture-type things for me to pursue and advance in my studies on...On top of this, my advisor/mentor at the Honors'College is so incredibly helpful that she is allowing me to successfully double major in Computing in the Arts AND English Language Teaching...not to mention the fact that I will be able to continuously study Japanese and potentially Chinese throughout my years here. All in all, I know this college will help me achieve my dream of becoming an Anime voice actress in Japan :) Not to mention the fact that this college has consistently been rated one of the top ones in the nation for foreign exchange...so I can go back soon! Or visit China, or Korea!
      College of Charleston is a very unique, fun school filled with countless opportunities. I love the location, as it is centered in downtown Charleston near beautiful beaches and numerous shops and restaurants. The food is also outstanding, as there is a wide fresh variety to choose from all around. One thing I would like to change about the city, though, is the parking situation. Charleston is growing and expanding exponentially but there is simply not enough space. Parking is very limited, especially downtown, and if you want to park, the costs are fairly expensive. Overall, I am very proud to be a student of the College and if I am lucky, I may get a shot at graduate school right next door. The Medical University of South Carolina is right down the road, so if I decide on taking that path, I will be a Charleston resident once again for another four years!