Good

Score: 62/100

College of Charleston

4-Year Public

📍 Charleston, South Carolina 29424

🌐 https://www.cofc.edu/

Outcomes

B+

77/100

Affordability

47/100

Resources

C+

60/100

Experience

B+

81/100

Prestige

47/100

Quick Stats

11,729

Total Enrollment

65%

Graduation Rate

82%

Retention Rate

16.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

72%

Acceptance Rate

$20,806

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near College of Charleston ▼

5% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 528 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value

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🏆 Where College of Charleston Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥉

Fine and Studio Arts Management

of 8 schools

#11

Public Health Education and Promotion

of 44 schools

#14

Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography

of 32 schools

#20

Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology

of 61 schools

#27

Real Estate

of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$12,518	$36,398
Room	$9,032
Board	$5,000
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$33,096	$56,976

Financial Aid

87%

Receive Any Aid

20%

Receive Pell Grants

49%

Take Out Loans

$20,806

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$13,017
$30,001 - $48,000	$13,418
$48,001 - $75,000	$18,049
$75,001 - $110,000	$23,178
$110,001+	$24,730

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 254 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 191 grads/yr Psychology, General 189 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 168 grads/yr Public Health Education and Promotion 103 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 89 grads/yr Political Science and Government, General 82 grads/yr Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 74 grads/yr History, General 68 grads/yr Finance, General 66 grads/yr Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 58 grads/yr Fine and Studio Arts Management 57 grads/yr English Language and Literature, General 54 grads/yr Accounting 52 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 46 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 40 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 40 grads/yr Sociology, General 40 grads/yr Real Estate 38 grads/yr Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 30 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from College of Charleston's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Training and development managers

$127k/yr 46,400 jobs

Industrial production managers

$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Administrative services managers

$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

11,729

Total Students

68%

Women

92%

Traditional Age (18-24)

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 78%

Hispanic 7%

Black 6%

Asian 2%

Two or More 4%

Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 90%

Off-Campus (Renters) 5%

With Family 5%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~528 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 47%

Hybrid (Some Online) 45%

Fully Online 7%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 92%

25-64 (Adult) 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at College of Charleston?

College of Charleston has an acceptance rate of 72%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend College of Charleston?

Tuition at College of Charleston is $12,518 for in-state students and $36,398 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $20,806.

What is the graduation rate at College of Charleston?

The graduation rate at College of Charleston is 65%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is College of Charleston a good school?

College of Charleston has a Repit College Score of 62/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend College of Charleston?

College of Charleston has a total enrollment of 11,729 students. Most students (92%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

Is there rental demand near College of Charleston?

Yes! Approximately 5% of students at College of Charleston live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 528 students who need rental housing near campus.

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