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Overview
College of Charleston is a Comprehensive institution located in Charleston, SC, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
66 George Street
Charleston, SC 29424-0001
United States
Charleston, SC 29424-0001
United States
Contact
Jimmie Foster
Vice President, Enrollment Planning
Email: admissions@cofc.edu
Phone: 843-953-5670
Fax: 843-953-6322
Vice President, Enrollment Planning
Email: admissions@cofc.edu
Phone: 843-953-5670
Fax: 843-953-6322
Majors & Degrees
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
---|---|---|
African-american/black Studies | ||
German Studies | ||
Latin American And Caribbean Studies | ||
Women's Studies | ||
Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Biology/biological Sciences, General | ||
Exercise Physiology And Kinesiology | ||
Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography | ||
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Accounting | ||
Business Administration And Management, General | ||
Finance, General | ||
Hospitality Administration/management, General | ||
International Business/trade/commerce | ||
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management | ||
Marketing/marketing Management, General | ||
Real Estate | ||
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
Speech Communication And Rhetoric | ||
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer And Information Sciences, General | ||
Computer Software And Media Applications, Other | ||
Information Science/studies | ||
Education | Associate | Bachelors |
Early Childhood Education And Teaching | ||
Elementary Education And Teaching | ||
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching | ||
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching | ||
Secondary Education And Teaching | ||
Special Education And Teaching, General | ||
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | ||
Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
Electrical And Electronics Engineering | ||
Systems Engineering | ||
English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
English Language And Literature, General | ||
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General | ||
French Language And Literature | ||
Spanish Language And Literature | ||
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Public Health Education And Promotion | ||
History | Associate | Bachelors |
History, General | ||
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other | ||
Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Mathematics, General | ||
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Data Science, General | ||
Historic Preservation And Conservation, General | ||
International/globalization Studies | ||
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other | ||
Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Jewish/judaic Studies | ||
Philosophy | ||
Religion/religious Studies | ||
Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Astronomy And Astrophysics, Other | ||
Chemistry, General | ||
Chemistry, Other | ||
Geological And Earth Sciences/geosciences, Other | ||
Geology/earth Science, General | ||
Meteorology | ||
Physics, General | ||
Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Psychology, General | ||
Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Anthropology, General | ||
Archeology | ||
Economics, General | ||
Political Science And Government, General | ||
Sociology, General | ||
Urban Studies/affairs | ||
Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Art History, Criticism And Conservation | ||
Dance, General | ||
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General | ||
Fine And Studio Arts Management | ||
Fine/studio Arts, General | ||
Music, General |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
26,683
Applied
19,212
Accepted
10,660
Enrolled
Female Admissions
18,902
Females Applied
14,250
Females Accepted
75%
Male Admissions
7,781
Males Applied
4,962
Males Accepted
64%
Applying
60
Application Fee
4
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements | |
---|---|
Required |
Transcript of high school record |
Recommended |
Essay |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
---|---|---|---|
Fall freshmen | January 1st | Not reported | |
Out of state Fall freshmen | January 1st | January 1st | |
Early decision plan | November 1st | November 1st | |
Other early decision plan | November 1st | December 15th | |
Transfer | July 1st | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th % | 75th % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
SAT Critical Reading | 621 | 580 | 660 | |
SAT Math | 593 | 550 | 640 | |
ACT Composite | 24 | 29 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
12,518
In-state
37,836
Out-of-state
12,518
In-district
Fees
460
Full-time student fees
14,091
Room & board
9,032
Room only
Financial Aid
15,877
Avg. Financial Aid Package
16,569
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
8,658
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,310
Avg. Loan Aid
12,330
Avg. Grant Aid
2,869
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
50.5%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
17%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
10,660
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
48%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 7.05% |
---|---|
Black or African American | 5.4% |
White or Caucasian | 78.45% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.07% |
Asian | 2.04% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.06% |
Two or more races | 4% |
Other | 2.09% |
Gender
Male (32.43%)
Female (67.57%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
---|---|
College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | None |
Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 34% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Choral groups
Campus events:
Maroon Mayhem, Cougar Night Lights and Moonlight Breakfast
Maroon Mayhem, Cougar Night Lights and Moonlight Breakfast
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, Cougar Activities Board, Black Student Union, Charleston Miracle and Intramural Basketball
Student Government Association, Cougar Activities Board, Black Student Union, Charleston Miracle and Intramural Basketball
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
Some residence halls with key card access, but not all
Some residence halls with key card access, but not all
Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
---|---|---|---|
Badminton | No | No | |
Baseball | Division 1 | ||
Basketball | Division 1 | ||
Beach Volleyball | No | No | |
Cheerleading | Division 1 | No | |
Crew | No | No | |
Cross-country Running | Division 1 | ||
Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
Fencing | No | No | |
Golf | Division 1 | ||
Ice Hockey | No | No | |
Indoor Track | No | No | |
Lacrosse | No | No | |
Racquetball | No | No | |
Riflery | No | No | |
Rock Climbing | No | No | |
Rowing | No | No | |
Rugby | No | No | |
Sailing | Division 1 | No | |
Sand Volleyball | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 1 | ||
Softball | No | No | |
Squash | No | No | |
Swimming And Diving | No | No | |
Table Tennis | No | No | |
Tennis | Division 1 | ||
Track And Field | No | No | |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | No | No | |
Weight Lifting | No | No |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
---|---|---|---|
Badminton | No | No | |
Baseball | No | No | No |
Basketball | Division 1 | ||
Beach Volleyball | No | No | No |
Cheerleading | No | Division 1 | No |
Crew | No | No | |
Cross-country Running | Division 1 | ||
Equestrian Sports | Division 1 | No | |
Fencing | No | No | |
Golf | Division 1 | ||
Ice Hockey | No | No | No |
Indoor Track | No | No | No |
Lacrosse | No | No | |
Racquetball | No | No | |
Riflery | No | No | |
Rock Climbing | No | No | |
Rowing | No | No | |
Rugby | No | No | |
Sailing | No | Division 1 | No |
Sand Volleyball | No | Division 1 | No |
Soccer | Division 1 | ||
Softball | Division 1 | ||
Squash | No | No | |
Swimming And Diving | No | No | |
Table Tennis | No | No | |
Tennis | Division 1 | ||
Track And Field | Division 1 | ||
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | Division 1 | ||
Weight Lifting | No | No |
Faculty
926
Total Faculty
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 524
Part-time - 402
Male - 450
Female - 476
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