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- College of Charleston
- General Address :
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66 George St
Charleston, South Carolina 29424
USA
Phone: (843) 953-5500
- Institution Type :
- Public , 4-year
- Student Population:
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10,000 - 20,000 students
- Awards Offered:
- Certificate
Bachelor's
Masters
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- About the School:
- The College of Charleston is a state supported comprehensive institution providing a high quality education in the arts and sciences, education and business. Consistent with its heritage since its founding in 1770, the College retains a strong liberal arts undergraduate curriculum. Located in the heart of historic Charleston, it strives to meet the growing educational demands primarily of the Low country and the state and, secondarily, of the Southeast. A superior quality undergraduate program is central to the mission of the College.
The College of Charleston seeks applicants capable of successfully completing degree requirements and pays particular attention to identifying and admitting students who excel academically. The College of Charleston serves a diverse student body from its geographical area and attracts students from national and international communities. The College provides students a community in which to engage in original inquiry and creative expression in an atmosphere of intellectual freedom. This community, founded on the principles of the liberal arts tradition, provides students the opportunity to realize their intellectual and personal potential and to become responsible, productive members of society.
In addition to offering a broad range of baccalaureate degree programs, the College currently provides an increasing number of masters degree programs, which are compatible with the community and the state. As a prominent component of the state's higher education system, the College encourages and supports research. Its faculty are important sources of knowledge and expertise for the community, state, and nation. Additionally, the College provides an extensive credit and non-credit continuing education program and cultural activities for residents of the Low country of South Carolina. - Admission information :
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Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2012Undergraduate application fee (2013-2014): $50 Total Male Female Number of applicants 11,509 3,847 7,662 Percent admitted 70% 69% 71% Percent admitted who enrolled 26% 27% 26%
Test Scores: Fall 2012 (enrolled first-time students)Admissions Considerations Required Recommended Secondary school GPA X Secondary school rank X Secondary school record X Completion of college-preparatory program X Recommendations X Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) X TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language) X Students submitting scores Number Percent SAT 1,319 62% ACT 865 40% Test Scores 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile** NOTES:
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above- Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
- Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading 530 630 SAT Math 540 630 ACT Composite 23 28 ACT English 23 29 ACT Math 22 26 - Tuition and Fees :
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Estimated expenses for academic year 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 % change 2012-2013 to 2013-2014 Tuition and fees In-state $10,314 $9,616 $10,152 $10,626 4.7% Out-of-state $23,172 $24,330 $25,538 $27,090 6.1% Books and supplies $1,204 $1,224 $1,167 $1,186 1.6% Living arrangement On Campus Room and board $9,843 $10,179 $10,461 $11,043 5.6% Other $2,928 $2,977 $3,686 $3,801 3.1% Off Campus Room and board $9,819 $10,085 $8,959 $9,107 1.7% Other $4,066 $4,115 $3,686 $3,801 3.1% Off Campus with Family Other $3,551 $3,592 $3,900 $4,018 3.0% Total Expenses 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 % change 2012-2013 to 2013-2014 In-state On Campus $24,289 $23,996 $25,466 $26,656 4.7% Off Campus $25,403 $25,040 $23,964 $24,720 3.2% Off Campus with Family $15,069 $14,432 $15,219 $15,830 4.0% Out-of-state On Campus $37,147 $38,710 $40,852 $43,120 5.6% Off Campus $38,261 $39,754 $39,350 $41,184 4.7% Off Campus with Family $27,927 $29,146 $30,605 $32,294 5.5% - Financial Aid Information:
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Financial Aid Office Phone: (843) 953-5540
Type of Aid Number receiving aid Percent receiving aid Total amount of aid received Average amount of aid received Any student financial aid1 1,591 75% —— —— Grant or scholarship aid 1,333 62% $11,819,226 $8,867 Federal grants 430 20% $1,924,809 $4,476 Pell grants 419 20% $1,805,277 $4,309 Other federal grants 103 5% $119,532 $1,161 State/local government grant or scholarships 1,054 49% $5,594,015 $5,307 Institutional grants or scholarships 746 35% $4,300,402 $5,765 Student loan aid 916 43% $6,202,408 $6,771 Federal student loans 891 42% $4,996,830 $5,608 Other student loans 88 4% $1,205,578 $13,700 Type of Aid Number receiving aid Percent receiving aid Total amount of aid received Average amount of aid received Grant or scholarship aid1 5,494 52% $48,001,053 $8,737 Pell grants 2,371 23% $9,940,524 $4,193 Federal student loans 4,505 43% $31,313,683 $6,951
- School Website:
- www.cofc.edu
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