C of C Description

The College of Charleston (C of C) has plenty to offer in history alone. The College was established before the United States declared independence, and was in fact founded by three signers of the Declaration.

Of course, C of C is more than just a rich history. The College offers outstanding academics, particularly in undergraduate education. More than 50 majors and even more minors are available, including some unique interdisciplinary programs.

In addition, the College of Charleston’s graduate school provides more than 20 master’s degree programs. Students in search of even more specialized training can enroll in one of C of C’s graduate certificate programs, which include Arts Management, Service-Oriented Computing and Special Education.

Student life at C of C provides the opportunity to join more than 180 student organizations, as well as several service programs and special campus events. Charleston also boasts an active Greek life with more than 20 national fraternities and sororities.

The College of Charleston has a rolling admissions policy. Strictly speaking, there is no application deadline, as the admissions office accepts students until space is filled. It’s a good idea to apply early, though, particularly for maximum financial aid consideration. The priority application deadline for incoming freshmen is February 10.

Quick Facts about College of Charleston

Location

Southeast

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Cougars

Nickname

C of C

Website

www.cofc.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

Selectivity

Selective

In-State Tuition

$9,616

Out-of-State Tuition

$24,330

Retention Rate

82%

Enrollment

11,195

Year Established

1770

C of C Ratings & Reviews

Overall School Rating: 4 See all ratings

100% of students gave College of Charleston 4 stars overall.

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Student at This School - Grad Year 2015

Overall Rating:
4

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I have really enjoyed my time here at the College of Charleston. I love the gorgeous city that surrounds the school and history that comes with it. There's always something happening, it's never boring.

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C of C Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
9,784
Freshman Class
2,462
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
11,195

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
87%
Graduate
13%

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students

Full-Time
81%
Part-Time
19%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
48%
Out-of-State
52%

Gender of Students

Women
67%
Men
33%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
6%
Asian
1%
Caucasian
82%
Latino
2%
Other
9%

Students State Origin

South Carolina
48%
North Carolina
4%
Georgia
3%
Virginia
3%
New Jersey
3%
Other
39%

International Students

International
1%
Domestic
99%

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