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College of Charleston

Charleston, South Carolina · Public · Founded N/A

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$43,821

Acceptance Rate

72%

Graduation Rate

65%

Annual Tuition

$12,978

At a Glance

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Total Students

10,366

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Retention Rate

82%

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Faculty Ratio

16

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Financial Aid

38%

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Median Debt

$23,250

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Campus Setting

City

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Institution Type

Public

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Founded

N/A

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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.

The in-state tuition at the College of Charleston is $12,978. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $36,253. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $43,821, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $56,416.

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, and ten years after graduation, median earnings reach $56,416. The median debt for students is $23,250.

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

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Campus Location

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Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, SC 29424-0001

College of Charleston is located in Charleston, South Carolina. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

College of Charleston has an acceptance rate of 72%.