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College of Charleston
#4 in Top Public Universities in South Carolina
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Charleston, SC
  • 2,063 reviews
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    College of Charleston Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    B-
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    —
    Undergrads in College Housing
    32%
    Average Housing Cost
    $7,828/ year
    Poll
    55%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great.110 responses
    Poll
    64%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great.211 responses

    Food

    Campus Food
    B
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $4,220/ year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 348 responses
    Report
    • Chick-fil-a
      19%
    • Starbucks
      18%
    • Stern Center
      12%
    • Einstein Bros Bagels
      10%
    • The dining halls
      10%
    • Estien Bagels
      7%
    • I bring my own food
      5%
    60%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities.124 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    A-
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    A
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 108 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      34%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      54%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      7%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      5%

    Safety

    Safety
    B-
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    69%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus.127 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 81 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      26%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      48%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      22%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      4%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 104 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      31%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      58%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      9%
    • Not very visible.
      2%
    • We have campus police?
      1%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 220 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      2%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      25%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      69%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      5%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field: X-Country
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Equestrian, Golf, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Radio Station, Student Government, Newspaper, Yearbook
    Music
    Choral Groups, Jazz Band, Music Ensembles, Musical Theater, Pep Band, Symphony Orchestra
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 46 responses
    Report
    • Graduating on the Cistern
      61%
    • CAB events
      11%
    • Basketball games
      9%
    • Formal on a boat
      9%
    • Carolina Cup
      4%
    • The Booze Cruise
      4%
    • Black student union events
      2%

    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    A+
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 129 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      14%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      55%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      17%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      7%
    • Parties? What parties?
      7%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 67 responses
    Report
    • House parties
      16%
    • Halloween
      13%
    • Carolina cup
      12%
    • Frat parties and bars
      12%
    • Keggers and then people go to bars. Everynight
      10%
    • Georgestock
      7%
    • Charleston Affair
      7%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    18%
    Women in Sororities
    32%
    51%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.177 responses
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