Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
72.00%
SAT Average
1,238
ACT Range
24-29
College of Charleston Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 72.00%. This means approximately 720 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 10,366 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
72.00%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $12,978 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $36,858 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $30,731 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $19,518 | State avg: $16,137. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 19.47% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 38.07% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does College of Charleston Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$36,858
Room and board
$14,032
Books and supplies
$1,454
Other expenses
$4,632
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$30,731
Average net price
$19,518
Average aid coverage
36%
$11,213 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at College of Charleston pays approximately $19,518 per year after grants and aid. This is above the South Carolina average of $16,137 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is College of Charleston?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to South Carolina and national averages.
College of Charleston net price
$19,518
South Carolina average
$16,137
National average
$17,506
College of Charleston Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $36,858 and average net price at $19,518. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$36,858
Current net price
$19,518
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
64.98%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$56,416
Undergraduates
10,366
10-Year Median Earnings - College of Charleston vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
College of Charleston graduates earn about 1.3x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends College of Charleston?
Undergraduates
10,366
Completion rate
64.98%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
19.47%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
38.07%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 19.47% of College of Charleston students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 38.07% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at College of Charleston
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use College of Charleston's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
College of Charleston lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
College of Charleston is listed at 66 George St, Charleston, SC 29424-0001. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare College of Charleston with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Charleston | 72.00% | $36,858 | $19,518 | $56,416 |
| Medical University of South Carolina | Not available | Not available | Not available | $88,420 |
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina | 98.09% | $37,370 | $21,002 | $72,085 |
| Clemson University | 38.05% | $39,498 | $22,112 | $71,513 |
| Wofford College | 58.59% | $54,100 | $28,984 | $68,964 |
Similar Schools in Charleston
This local cluster focuses on nearby Charleston schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Charleston.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is College of Charleston's acceptance rate?
College of Charleston's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 72.00%.
How much is College of Charleston tuition?
College of Charleston's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $36,858.
What is College of Charleston's average net price?
College of Charleston's average net price in the local dataset is $19,518.
What is College of Charleston's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $56,416 for College of Charleston.
Is College of Charleston accredited?
College of Charleston's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend College of Charleston?
The local dataset lists 10,366 undergraduate students at College of Charleston.
What percentage of College of Charleston students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for College of Charleston in the local dataset is 19.47%.
What is the federal loan rate at College of Charleston?
The federal loan rate for College of Charleston in the local dataset is 38.07%.
Where should I verify College of Charleston data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with College of Charleston or the latest official federal education data.