College of Charleston, SC
Public
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Very Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
College of Charleston Rankings
Affordability63
Selectivity47
Retention47
Graduation50
Earnings28
Diversity25
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at College of Charleston
95%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
5%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences13%
Business, Management, Marketing26%
Communication, Journalism7%
Computer and Information Sciences4%
Education5%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs6%
History2%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies4%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences4%
Psychology6%
Social Sciences8%
Visual and Performing Arts8%
Admissions
Getting into College of Charleston
79%
Admission Rate
565
Median SAT Math
595
Median SAT Reading
25
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)520–610
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)550–640
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)22–28
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending College of Charleston
$13K
In-State Tuition
$32K
Out-of-State Tuition
$29K
Average Total Cost
$19K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $15K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $17K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $20K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $22K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $23K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after College of Charleston
43%
Receive Federal Loans
$16K
Median Federal Debt
60%
Repayment Rate
$228
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 29% | 58% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 29% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $18K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $17K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $19K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $14K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $27K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $26K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 55% | 34% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 60% | 38% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 66% | 43% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 71% | 48% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at College of Charleston
79%
Retention Rate
22%
Transfer Rate
10%
Withdrawal Rate
70%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 62% | 35% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 70% | 47% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 70% | 48% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 76% | 40% | 53% |
| Black | 73% | 37% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 72% | 47% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 65% | 38% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 28% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 49% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 73% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 63% | 42% | 44% |
| Other race | 67% | 39% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after College of Charleston
91%
Employment Rate
$33K
Median Salary
$21K
25 Pctl Salary
$46K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 91% | 87% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 85% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 88% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $8K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $21K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $33K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $46K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $57K | $50K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $33K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $38K | $29K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $41K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at College of Charleston
9,622
Undergraduates
81%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
903
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 64% | 67% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 36% | 33% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 8% | 42% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 78% | 46% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6% | 4% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 23% | 47% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 13% | 14% |
| >$110K | 35% | 14% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near College of Charleston, SC
Charleston School of Law
0 miles, N
Medical University of South Carolina
0 miles, W
Citadel Military College of South Carolina
1 miles, NW
Top of the Line Barber College
5 miles, W