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Enrollment Deposit

How much is COFC's enrollment deposit?

College of Charleston requires a deposit of $400 to confirm your enrollment.



National Rank

77.90%

College of Charleston is in the top 77.90% of colleges in the country for deposit cost. Nationally, 23.16% of colleges do not require a deposit.

State Rank

88.90%

College of Charleston is in the top 88.90% of colleges in the state of South Carolina for deposit cost. 12.50% of colleges in the state do not require a deposit.

Type Rank

89.90%

College of Charleston is in the top 89.90% of Public, 4-year or above colleges for deposit cost. 37.66% ofpublic colleges do not require a deposit.

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Student Population

College of Charleston educates a diverse community of 10,885 students, with 9,972 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 913 engaged in advanced graduate studies.


Total Enrollment

10,885


Total Undergraduates

9,972

Total Graduates

913


Full-Time vs Part-Time

87% Full-Time

13% Part-Time

Admissions

The admission process at College of Charleston has a 76% acceptance rate. College of Charleston has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential. The average SAT score is 1210 and the average ACT score is 26.


Acceptance Rate

76%


SAT

Students submitting SAT

24%

Total Score

400

1600

11301300

Reading and Writing

200

800

580660

Math

200

800

550640

ACT

Students submitting ACT

14%

Composite Score

0

36

2430

English

0

36

2432

Math

0

36

2227

Location

Located in Charleston, SC, College of Charleston offers students a dynamic urban experience with all the advantages of a midsize city environment.


City

Charleston


County

Charleston County


State

South Carolina


Country

United States


Urbanization

City: Midsize

About

College of Charleston features a student-focused approach with a 16 : 1 student-faculty ratio, values, and competitive NCAA athletic programs that enhance the college experience.


Student-to-Faculty Ratio

16 : 1


Religious Affiliation

None


Division in Athletics

NCAA


Sector

Public, 4-year or above


Cost

College of Charleston makes education accessible, offering an average net price of $21,120 with 98% of students receiving financial assistance including 20% benefiting from Pell Grants.


Average Net Price

$21,120


Received Aid

98%


Pell Recipients

20%


Combined Sticker Price

In-State: $12,978

Out-of-State: $36,858

Demographics

The College of Charleston student body represents diverse backgrounds and experiences, with NaN% in-state students and a balanced age distribution across traditional and non-traditional learners.


Gender
Men
3,281 (33%)
Women
6,691 (67%)

Undergraduate Ages
Under 18
209 (2%)
18-19
4,041 (41%)
20-21
3,892 (39%)
22-24
1,193 (12%)
Over 25
637 (6%)

Outcomes

College of Charleston prioritizes student success, demonstrated by a 66% graduation rate and the achievements of alumni who make meaningful contributions in their communities and careers.


Graduation Rate

66%

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