Charleston, South Carolina

College of Charleston

cofc.edu
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Public school in South Carolina with 9,800 total undergraduate students

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Cost & scholarships

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In-state
$24,758
Out-of-state
$45,088

Average net cost after aid

Income
Average net cost
$0–30,000
$14,974
$30,001–48,000
$16,570
$48,001–75,000
$20,145
$75,001–110,000
$22,268
Over $110,000
$22,741

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Location

66 George St
Charleston, SC 29424
Campus Setting
Urban
Region
Southeast

Admissions

Admissions website:
admissions.cofc.edu

Admissions stats

Applicants & acceptance rate

Overall acceptance rate
79%
Women
81%
Men
74%
Total number of applicants
11,675
Women: 70%
Men: 30%

Accepted students who attend

Yield rate - overall
24%

Application requirements

Accepts Common App
Yes
Considers class rank
Yes
Recommendation letters
Recommended
TOEFL Policy (International Applicants)
Required
SAT/ACT Testing policy
Required

Which tests students typically submit

SAT: 54%
ACT: 47%
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Campus culture

Religious Affilliation
None
HBCU
No

Contact information

(843) 953-5500
66 George St
Charleston, SC 29424
cofc.edu

Students

Enrolled student statistics

Enrolled students

First-year students (full-time)
2,197
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
70%
Enrolled men:
30%
6-year graduation rate
71%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
79%

Student diversity

Low diversity
International students
1%
Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander: 3%
Black: 8%
Hispanic: 5%
Native American: 0%
Other: 6%
White: 78%

Academics

Student faculty ratio
15:1
Calendar system
Semester

Special academic offering

Study abroad
Credit for AP exams
Offers graduate degree
Academic and career counseling

Majors and Careers

Special focus
None
Has medical school
No

Housing

Commuter College
No
On campus housing
Yes

Sports

D1 Football
No
Football conference
None
D1 Basketball
Yes
Basketball conference
Colonial Athletic Association