College of Charleston

66 George St
Charleston, SC 29424
(843) 953-5500

Quick Facts

Enrollment: 14052

Type: Public 4-year or above

Main Website: www.cofc.edu

Financial Aid: financial aid link

Annual Costs

Tuition and fees: $10,981.00

Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $27,342.00

Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $44,332.00



Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships

Test Scoring
25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
SAT Critical Reading 520 620
SAT Math 510 610
SAT Writing
ACT Composite 23 27
ACT English 22 29
ACT Math 21 26
ACT Writing

*Click here for an explanation of 25th and 75th Percentile scoring.

Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid 75%
Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants 20%
Average Federal Grant $4,476.00
State Aid
Percentage of students receiving state aid 49%
Average state aid $5,307.00
Institutional Aid
Percentage of students receiving institutional aid 35%
Average institutional aid $5,765.00
Student Loans
Percentage of students receiving a student loan 43%
Average student loan $6,771.00
Degrees
BACHELOR'S DEGREE
POSTBACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE
MASTER'S DEGREE
POST-MASTER'S CERTIFICATE
Majors
Accounting
African-american/Black Studies
Anthropology
Archeology
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Athletic Training/Trainer
Biology/Biological Sciences
Business Administration and Management
Chemistry
Child Development
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
Computer Science
Computer Software and Media Applications
Dance
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Economics
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
Elementary Education and Teaching
English Language and Literature
Environmental Studies
Exercise Physiology
Finance
Fine and Studio Arts Management
Fine/Studio Arts
Foreign Language Teacher Education
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geology/Earth Science
German Language and Literature
Historic Preservation and Conservation
History
Hospitality Administration/Management
Information Science/Studies
International Business/Trade/Commerce
International/Global Studies
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Marketing/Marketing Management
Mathematics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Music
Organizational Communication
Philosophy
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics
Political Science and Government
Psychology
Public Administration
Public Health Education and Promotion
Religion/Religious Studies
Secondary Education and Teaching
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Special Education and Teaching
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Urban Studies/Affairs
Visual and Performing Arts
Women's Studies

South Carolina Scholarships

South Carolina Junior Golf Foundation Scholarship Program
Scholarship for South Carolina residents who are undergraduate students enrolled at an accredited four-year postsecondary institution in South Carolina. Students must have a minimum 2.75 CGPA. Number of awards may vary. Renewable. more...
Florence Nelson Scholarship
Scholarship for college seniors or fifth year pre-service students who are student members of the South Carolina Council of the International Reading Association (SCIRA). Students must be enrolled in a South Carolina college or university majoring in Education. Applicants must show evidence of membership, financial need, academic potential, and enrollment in a South Carolina college of education. Nonrenewable; recipients may reapply for a second year. more...
Etta Gray Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for African American residents of Upstate South Carolina who are undergraduate students enrolled in a an Upstate South Carolina institution offering technical certification. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and financial need. Students must file the FAFSA. A personal essay must be included with application packet. more...
Howard B. Higgins South Carolina Dental Scholarship
Scholarship for South Carolina residents who are graduate students attending the College of Dental Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina. Students must have a minimum 3.0 CGPA. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. Contact the college's financial aid office or the Foundation for more information and/or application. more...
Region IV Benny Bootle Scholarship
Scholarship for full-time undergraduate students enrolled in an ABET accredited Engineering degree program at a college located within the geographic boundaries of ASHRAE's Region IV (North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia). Applicants must be preparing for a career in HVAC&R.; Selection is based on GPA (minimum 3.0), potential service to the HVAC and/or refrigeration profession, financial need, instructor recommendations and character. Nonrenewable. Contact ASHRAE or the Dean of Engineering at the college for more information and/or application. more...
Martha Jane McWhite Heath Scholarship
Scholarship for residents of the Lake City, South Carolina area who are female undergraduate students admitted to Converse College. Selection based on academic achievement, financial need, leadership and potential. Due date, number of awards and award amounts may vary. more...
Patricia Barrack Gibson Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship for Berkeley, Charleston, or Dorchester County, South Carolina residents who are undergraduate students enrolled at Trident Technical College. Students must have a minimum 2.5 CGPA, demonstrate community service, and be pursuing an Associate of Arts or Science degree. Number of awards may vary. more...
Martha Robinson Rivers Scholarship
Scholarship for female residents of North Carolina or South Carolina who are undergraduate students admitted to Converse College. Selection based on academic achievement, financial need, community activities, leadership and potential. Due date, number of awards and award amounts may vary. more...
Nathalia Bowser Scholarship
Scholarship for South Carolina residents who are undergraduate students enrolled in Morris College or Voorhees College. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and unmet financial need. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
American Business Women's Association-Ft. Sumter Chapter Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship for Berkeley, Charleston, or Dorchester County, South Carolina residents who are undergraduate students enrolled at Trident Technical College. Students must have a minimum 2.5 CGPA and completed a minimum of 18 credit hours. Consideration given to single parents with custody of one or more children. Number of awards may vary. more...

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