At a glance
Average net price
$18,960
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
65.8%
Admission rate
60%
Undergrad size
10,558
In-state tuition
$12,978
Out-of-state tuition
$38,296
Cost of attendance
$32,362
Median earnings (10y)
$56,416
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,247
- ACT midpoint
- 26
- Retention
- 82.0%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
20 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (28%), business (24%), social sciences (23%).
- STEM21%
- Health5%
- Business24%
- Humanities & arts28%
- Social sciences23%
- Business24.0%~2,531 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Biological sciences13.4%~1,409 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication8.9%~945 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology8.8%~934 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences8.7%~914 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~687 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~510 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Education4.6%~485 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~470 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science3.8%~399 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~294 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History2.8%~294 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English2.4%~252 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~167 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.8%~81 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~51 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Mathematics0.4%~45 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~45 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering0.2%~25 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~20 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 355 | $38,896 | $23,250 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 329 | $26,569 | $25,850 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 324 | $36,857 | $23,250 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 295 | $27,218 | $25,000 |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 249 | $27,973 | $26,926 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 203 | $35,667 | $26,423 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 193 | $30,605 | $26,000 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 171 | $41,619 | $22,250 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | Bachelor's | 135 | $26,156 | $24,250 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 120 | $47,506 | $22,500 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management. | Bachelor's | 114 | $27,586 | $21,874 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 109 | $25,077 | $21,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 103 | $58,294 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 97 | $56,600 | $25,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 95 | $25,211 | $25,000 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 95 | $29,630 | $27,000 |
| International/Globalization Studies. | Bachelor's | 92 | $29,080 | $17,750 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Bachelor's | 86 | $35,234 | $23,448 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 84 | $26,713 | $25,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 77 | $41,151 | $26,375 |
| International Business. | Bachelor's | 76 | $38,823 | $22,500 |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 70 | — | $27,000 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 67 | $23,829 | $26,370 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | Bachelor's | 65 | $23,504 | $25,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 54 | $40,638 | — |
| Real Estate. | Bachelor's | 51 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 50 | — | $39,037 |
| Public Administration. | Master's | 49 | $44,489 | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 45 | $21,033 | $23,000 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor's | 44 | $29,551 | $26,500 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 43 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 43 | $25,255 | $26,943 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | Bachelor's | 42 | $26,496 | $22,750 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor's | 40 | $42,638 | $22,591 |
| Historic Preservation and Conservation. | Bachelor's | 39 | $30,387 | $22,375 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Master's | 38 | $43,809 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 31 | $35,977 | $24,025 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 29 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About College of Charleston
College of Charleston is a large institution located in Charleston, South Carolina, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 10,558 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Biological sciences, Communication.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at College of Charleston — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $18,960 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $12,978 for in-state students and $38,296 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $32,362 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 65.8%, a above-average completion outcome. 82.0% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $56,416 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
College of Charleston confers degrees and certificates across 20 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Biological sciences, Communication. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (28% of credentials), business (24% of credentials), social sciences (23% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
College of Charleston accepts 60% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,247. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 26.
Location & campus
Set in Charleston, South Carolina (city), College of Charleston draws students from across South Carolina and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about College of Charleston
Q.How much does College of Charleston cost?
The average net price at College of Charleston is $18,960 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $32,362.
Q.What is the graduation rate at College of Charleston?
College of Charleston has a 6-year graduation rate of 65.8% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into College of Charleston?
College of Charleston admits 60% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do College of Charleston graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median College of Charleston graduate earns $56,416 per year.
Q.What is tuition at College of Charleston?
Published tuition is $12,978 in-state and $38,296 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is College of Charleston located?
College of Charleston is located in Charleston, South Carolina (ZIP 29424).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with College of Charleston at their official website.