Government-Verified Education Data

College of Charleston

Q: How much does College of Charleston cost?

In-state tuition is $12,978 and out-of-state tuition is $36,858 per year.

Q: What do College of Charleston graduates earn?

The median earnings 5 years after graduation is $43,821 and 10 years after is $56,416.

Q: What percentage of students at College of Charleston take federal loans?

38.1% of students take out federal loans.

Charleston, South Carolina · Public

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Avg Earnings (5yr)

$43,821

Acceptance Rate

72%

Graduation Rate

65%

Annual Tuition

$12,978

At a Glance

Total Students

10,366

Retention Rate

82%

Faculty Ratio

Financial Aid

38%

Median Debt

$23,250

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

The College of Charleston is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 72%. It has a student population of 10,366. The college's retention rate is 82.3%, and its graduation rate is 64.8%. The median debt for students is $23,250, and 38.1% of students receive financial aid.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $36,253. Five years after graduation, alumni earn a median of $43,821, and ten years after graduation, alumni earn a median of $56,416. The in-state tuition is $12,978.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$36k

1 YEAR

$44k

5 YEARS

$56k

10 YEARS

Top 56% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, College of Charleston alumni earn a median of $36,253. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $43,821. Ten years after graduation, median earnings reach $56,416. The median debt for graduates is $23,250.

The College of Charleston has a student body of 10,366 students. The college has a 72% acceptance rate and a 64.8% graduation rate. The retention rate is 82.3%. 38.1% of students receive financial aid. The in-state tuition is $12,978.