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72%
Open Admissions
65%
Graduation
About College of Charleston
College of Charleston is a public four-year institution located in Charleston, South Carolina. With an enrollment of approximately 10,366 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 72%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 65%. Graduates earn a median salary of $56,416 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $19,518 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
72%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
65%
Enrollment
10,366
Total students
Median Earnings
$56,416
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$12,978
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$36,858
Per year
Average Net Price
$19,518
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
1140–1310
25th–75th percentile
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
ACT Score Range
24 – 29
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1140
Median
1205
75th
1310
4001600
SAT Math
25th
550
Median
575
75th
640
200800
ACT Composite
25th
24
Median
26
75th
29
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$36,858/yr
In-State Tuition$12,978/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$19,518/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$78,072
10-Year Earnings
$564,160
ROI Multiple
7.2×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at College of Charleston
Student Outcomes
65%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$56k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
10,366
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
