College of Charleston Admission 2026-27

College of Charleston is a public university located in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Established in 1770, it is the oldest college in the state and the 13th oldest in the country. The college is also a sea-grant and space-grant institution.

Highlights

University TypePublic
Annual Endowment81 million USD
Student Retention Rate79%
Work-study programYes
Mode of ProgramFull time; Part time; online
Cost of Attendance48,093 USD
Campus Housing Capacity31%
Admission Helpdesk843-953-5670

Programs, Campus & Residence

  • 61 majors, 78 minors in undergraduate programs, 24 graduate programs and 10 graduate certificate programs are offered through 9 schools and colleges.
  • Popular majors are – Business, Management, Marketing; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Social Sciences; Visual and Performing Arts; and Psychology.
  • The university has a campus of 52 acres with 11 residence halls providing on-campus residence to 31% of student population.

College of Charleston Admission Process

RequirementsTranscripts, LOR, SOP
Test ScoresACT/SAT/GRE
English Proficiency TestTOEFL/IELTS/iTEP
Application FeeUSD 50
Intake SeasonFall – March 1; Spring – August 1; Summer – January 1
Additional RequirementsResume; personal statement; proof of financial support

Applications for both UG and graduate programs are submitted on the official website.

Cost of Attendance & Financial Aids

ExpenseEstimated Cost in USD
Tuition30,846
Books and Supplies1,211
Room & Board12,048
Other expenses3,988

Financial Aid

  • 49% of students receive financial aid from the university
  • Average need-based scholarship offered is of USD 3,184.

College of Charleston offers its alumni benefits like career services, insurance programs, library services, alumni store and more.