Colleges in North Charleston, South Carolina

3 colleges and universities — federal Scorecard data.

There are 3 colleges and universities in North Charleston, South Carolina (3 Private for-profit). The figures below are pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard — the same federal dataset colleges are required to report to.

Across all 3 institutions, the median net price after grants and scholarships works out to about $24,416 per year, the median 6-year graduation rate is 70.9%, schools that report admissions data accept a median 86% of applicants.

The median net price in North Charleston runs about $7,775 higher than the South Carolina statewide median of $16,641.

Whether you're comparing in-state public tuition, looking for a private nonprofit with strong outcomes, or trying to find the right program in North Charleston, the table below lets you sort every institution side-by-side on cost, admissions, graduation rate, and size.

Median net price

$24,416

After aid

Median grad rate

70.9%

6-year

Median admission rate

86%

Median enrollment

245

Undergrad

All colleges in North Charleston

Sorted by enrollment.

SchoolStateTypeNet priceGrad rateAdmissionSizeData
Paul Mitchell the School-Charleston
North Charleston, SC
SCPrivate for-profit, <2-year$17,72674.5%Not available264Partial
Southeastern College-Charleston
North Charleston, SC
SCPrivate for-profit, 2-year$31,10567.2%98%225Complete
ECPI University-Charleston
North Charleston, SC
SCPrivate for-profit, 4-yearNot availableNot available75%Not availablePartial

Top programs in North Charleston

Most-completed programs across North Charleston colleges, weighted by enrollment.

Frequently asked questions about colleges in North Charleston

Q.How many colleges are in North Charleston, South Carolina?

There are 3 colleges and universities in North Charleston, South Carolina that report to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard — 3 Private for-profit.

Q.What is the largest college in North Charleston?

By undergraduate enrollment, Paul Mitchell the School-Charleston is the largest institution in North Charleston with roughly 264 undergraduates.

Q.What is the cheapest college in North Charleston?

Based on average net price after aid, Paul Mitchell the School-Charleston is the most affordable institution in North Charleston at $17,726 per year.

Q.Which North Charleston college has the highest graduation rate?

Paul Mitchell the School-Charleston reports the highest 6-year graduation rate among North Charleston institutions at 74.5%.

Q.What is the average tuition in North Charleston?

The median net price across all 3 colleges in North Charleston is $24,416 per year after grants and scholarships.

Q.What are the most popular college majors in North Charleston?

Across North Charleston colleges, the most-completed programs by share of degrees awarded are Personal services, Health professions.

Q.Are there community colleges in North Charleston?

North Charleston does not have public 2-year community colleges in the federal dataset; nearby cities in South Carolina may offer additional options.

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Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS. Medians are computed across institutions in North Charleston that report each metric. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with each institution.