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College of Charleston

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world rank  610

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Overview

Founded in 1770, the College of Charleston is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Charleston (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), South Carolina. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, College of Charleston (CofC) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. College of Charleston (CofC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 254-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. CofC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

College of Charleston's Control Typepublic

Entity

College of Charleston's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

College of Charleston' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

College of Charleston's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym CofC
Founded 1770
Motto Sapientia Ipsa Libertas
Knowledge itself is liberty
Colours Maroon and white
Mascot Cougar
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University Location

Address 66 George Street
Charleston
29424-0001 South Carolina
United States
College of Charleston's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
College of Charleston Phone Number +1 (843) 805 5507
College of Charleston Fax Number +1 (843) 953 5811

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following College of Charleston's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify College of Charleston's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This College of Charleston's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at College of Charleston.

College of Charleston: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
12,500-14,999 US$
(11,390-13,670 Euro)
12,500-14,999 US$
(11,390-13,670 Euro)
International
students
30,000-34,999 US$
(27,340-31,890 Euro)
35,000-39,999 US$
(31,890-36,450 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic College of Charleston's admission information.

College of Charleston's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


College of Charleston's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has College of Charleston a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

College of Charleston's acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


College of Charleston's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


College of Charleston's Admission Office Admission Office

66 George Street
Charleston 29424-0001
(843) 953 5670


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for College of Charleston.

College of Charleston's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

College of Charleston has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


College of Charleston's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 800-899 academic employees (Faculty).


College of Charleston's Control Type Control Type

College of Charleston is a public higher education institution.


College of Charleston's Entity Type Entity Type

College of Charleston is a non-profit higher education institution.


College of Charleston's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


College of Charleston's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


College of Charleston's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Religious Affiliation

College of Charleston does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official College of Charleston's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Size & Setting Four-year, medium, primarily residential institution
Enrollment Profile Very high undergraduate
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, selective, lower transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Balanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Postbaccalaureate: Business-dominant, with Arts & Sciences

Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of College of Charleston's main facilities:


College of Charleston's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit College of Charleston's Library

College of Charleston's library has 2 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 594,532 physical volumes, 13,500 physical media, 254,600 digital/electronic media and 371 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 51 full-time employees, including 24 librarians. College of Charleston's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

College of Charleston's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the College of Charleston provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 3,338 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

College of Charleston's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of College of Charleston's main services:


College of Charleston's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

College of Charleston's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

College of Charleston's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

College of Charleston's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

College of Charleston's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


College of Charleston's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

College of Charleston is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1916


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important College of Charleston's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • American Chemical Society
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
  • Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
  • Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
  • Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration, Commission on Peer Review and Accreditation


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important College of Charleston's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)
  • Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU)
  • Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the College of Charleston 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some College of Charleston's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

College of Charleston's Facebook page College of Charleston's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

College of Charleston's X (formerly Twitter) page College of Charleston's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

College of Charleston's YouTube channel College of Charleston's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

College of Charleston's Instagram page College of Charleston's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

College of Charleston's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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