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College of Charleston

    Report Card

    grade B
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade B
    2. Value
      grade B minus
    3. Diversity
      grade B+
    4. Campus
      grade A minus
    5. Athletics
      grade B+
    6. Party Scene
      grade A+
    7. Professors
      grade B minus
    8. Location
      grade A
    9. Dorms
      grade C
    10. Campus Food
      grade B minus
    11. Student Life
      grade A
    12. Safety
      grade C+

    About

    66 GEORGE ST
    CHARLESTON, SC 29424
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    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    Colonial Athletic Association

    From College of Charleston

    Located in historic Charleston, South Carolina, the College of Charleston is a nationally recognized public university. Founded in 1770, the College is among the nation’s top universities for quality education, student life and affordability. The beautiful, historic campus, combined with contemporary facilities and cutting-edge programs, attracts students from across the U.S. and around the world. Come see for yourself – schedule a visit today!

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    March 1
    Acceptance Rate
    74%
    SAT Range
    1070-1240
    ACT Range
    21-28
    Application Fee
    $50
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    Yes

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $20,351 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $10,268 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    85%

    Scholarship

    Academics

    Professors
    grade B minus
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    14:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Historic Preservation & Community Planning

    academic spotlight

    This major combines historic preservation, architectural and urban design as a group of related disciplines. The program is grounded in the visually-oriented environment of the Department of Art & Architectural History, while allowing students to explore related areas (e.g. archaeology, geology, history).

    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      84%
    • On Campus
      9%
    • Online
      7%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    8,466 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    834
    Undergrads Over 25
    7%
    Pell Grant
    21%
    Varsity Athletes
    5%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $40,700 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    66%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    91%
    National
    83%

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