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Overview |
CofC | |||
| Location | Charleston, SC | |||
| Setting | Midsize City | |||
| Enrollment | 11,729 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #435 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | cofc.edu | |||
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Costs |
CofC | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,518 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,398 | |||
| Room & Board | $14,032 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $20,806 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,811 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% |
Admission |
CofC | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 26,683 | |||
| Admitted | 19,212 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | |||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | |||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
CofC | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
CofC | |||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 |
Diversity |
CofC | |||
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| % Men | 2% | |||
| % Women | 7% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 80% | |||
| % Black | 7% | |||
| % Hispanic | 5% | |||
| % Native American | 0% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | |||
| % International | 1% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 1% |
Students |
CofC | |||
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| % In-State | 38% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | |||
Campus |
CofC | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | |||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/