College of Charleston — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

72.0%

Acceptance Rate

10,366

Undergrads

$19,518

Net Price / Year

65.0%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About College of Charleston

College of Charleston is a public 4-year institution located in Charleston, SC. The school enrolls approximately 11,926 students. With an acceptance rate of 72.0%, it admits most applicants.

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Enrollment

Total Students 11,926

Men 3,770

Women 8,156

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 19.5%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 82%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

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Admissions Data

72.0%

Acceptance Rate

31,680

Applications

2,265

Enrolled

Test Score Ranges (25th–75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing

590

670

SAT Math

550

640

ACT Composite

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	31,680	19,016	2,265	60.0%
2022	22,020	16,666	2,210	75.7%
2020	15,214	11,307	2,052	74.3%
2018	11,675	9,254	2,199	79.3%
2016	10,828	9,110	2,349	84.1%

Costs & Financial Aid

$19,518

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

19.5%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

65.0%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

50 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	213	N/A	N/A
Communication and Media Studies.	163	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	162	N/A	N/A
Public Health.	143	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	126	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	120	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	106	N/A	N/A
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences.	97	N/A	N/A
Marketing.	83	N/A	N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.	83	N/A	N/A
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management.	82	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	66	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	66	N/A	N/A
History.	56	N/A	N/A
Hospitality Administration/Management.	56	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.	55	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.	55	N/A	N/A
Sociology.	50	N/A	N/A
International/Global Studies.	49	N/A	N/A
International Business.	45	N/A	N/A
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.	43	N/A	N/A
Chemistry.	41	N/A	N/A
Historic Preservation and Conservation.	41	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	40	N/A	N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.	34	N/A	N/A
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.	29	N/A	N/A
Anthropology.	26	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	21	N/A	N/A
Information Science/Studies.	21	N/A	N/A
Mathematics.	20	N/A	N/A
Economics.	20	N/A	N/A
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.	19	N/A	N/A
Real Estate.	18	N/A	N/A
Computer Software and Media Applications.	18	N/A	N/A
Physics.	18	N/A	N/A
Special Education and Teaching.	17	N/A	N/A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.	16	N/A	N/A
Public Administration.	16	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	16	N/A	N/A
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.	14	N/A	N/A
Mathematics.	14	N/A	N/A
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.	13	N/A	N/A
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.	12	N/A	N/A
Astronomy and Astrophysics.	11	N/A	N/A
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.	10	N/A	N/A
Archeology.	10	N/A	N/A
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.	9	N/A	N/A
Philosophy.	9	N/A	N/A
Computer Science.	9	N/A	N/A
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.	9	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$24,751,280

Total Athletics Expenses

$24,751,280

Total Athletics Revenue

381

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Basketball	Coed	37	$7,704,324	$7,704,324	N/A
Soccer	Coed	63	$2,138,980	$2,138,980	N/A
Golf	Coed	19	$2,065,931	$2,065,931	N/A
Baseball	Men	52	$1,714,927	$1,714,927	N/A
Tennis	Coed	21	$1,266,440	$1,266,440	N/A
Volleyball	Women	18	$1,263,364	$1,263,364	N/A
Softball	Women	21	$1,196,898	$1,196,898	N/A
Sailing	Coed	69	$890,172	$890,172	N/A
Equestrian	Women	35	$712,193	$712,193	N/A
Cross Country	Coed	29	$510,003	$510,003	N/A
Beach Volleyball	Women	18	$288,469	$288,469	N/A
Track and Field (Outdoor)	Women	33	$282,188	$282,188	N/A
Track and Field (Indoor)	Women	33	$282,188	$282,188	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Rape	56
Fondling	29
Motor Vehicle Theft	19
Burglary	15
Aggravated Assault	7
Robbery	1