College of Charleston
PublicCharleston, SC
College of Charleston is a public large school in Charleston, SC, enrolling about 10,558 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 60% of applicants get in. Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services graduates, especially in Computer and Information Sciences, General, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $98,059/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against College of Charleston's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow College of Charleston weighs your application
From College of Charleston's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what College of Charleston weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does College of Charleston look for in applicants?
Per College of Charleston's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is College of Charleston's acceptance rate?
College of Charleston in Charleston, SC admits approximately 60% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for College of Charleston?
Admitted students at College of Charleston typically score between 1140–1310 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for College of Charleston?
Admitted students at College of Charleston typically score between 25–30 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does College of Charleston cost?
College of Charleston's total cost of attendance is reported at $32,362 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for College of Charleston?
College of Charleston's earliest deadline is Nov 2, 2026 (ED1), per its own published admissions calendar.
Does College of Charleston require students to live on campus?
No -- College of Charleston doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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