College of Charleston
A good fit for in-state South Carolina residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 10,558 students.
About This School
College of Charleston is a public institution located in Charleston, South Carolina with approximately 10,558 undergraduate students enrolled. College of Charleston has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 60%. The average net price after financial aid is $18,960 per year. The graduation rate is 66%, and the typical graduate earns $48,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
The College of Charleston is a public university in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 1770 and chartered in 1785, it is the oldest university in South Carolina, the 13th-oldest institution of higher learning in the United States, and the country's oldest municipal college.
Founded in 1770 and set in one of America's most beautiful cities, this public university offers a genuinely affordable option at $19,518/year average net price with a manageable median debt of $17,500 at graduation. The numbers tell a mixed story, though — a 65% graduation rate means roughly 1 in 3 students don't finish, which is worth taking seriously, and median earnings of $48,700 a decade out are modest. Worth considering if you're drawn to the location, want a mid-sized school with a historic character, and have a clear academic plan to keep yourself on track to graduate.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 15% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (10,558 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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