College of Charleston
Liberal arts college in Charleston, South Carolina
The College of Charleston is a public liberal arts college in Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1770 and chartered in 1785, it is the oldest college in South Carolina, the 13th oldest institution of higher learning in the United States, and the oldest municipal college in the country. The founders of the college include three future signers of the Declaration of Independence and three future signers of the United States Constitution.
Admissions
What does this school look for?
Annual Applications
11,675
Acceptance
79%
Graduation Rate
69%
Median SAT Score
1160
Median ACT Score
25
Costs
How much does it cost to attend?
Tuition (in-state)
$70
Fees (in-state)
$12,768
After Graduation
Averages for 10 years after enrolling
Avg Earnings
$48,700
Employed
88%
Campus Life
What's it like to attend this school?
The People
Full time on-campus stats
Student Body
10K
Under-Grads
10K
Graduates
1K
The Campus
Where will you be attending?
Location
66 George St,
Charleston SC
29424-0001
On Campus Crime Rates
Property Crime
6 per 100k
Violent Crime
0 per 100k
City Crime Rates
Property Crime
25 per 100k
Violent Crime
3 per 100k
What is College of Charleston known for?
Our answer to this is to show you the disciplines in which a school's faculty and alumni have had the highest historical influence. A school may be influential in a discipline even if they do not offer degrees in that area. We've organized two lists to show where they are influential and offer corresponding degrees, and where they are influential through scholarship although they don't offer degrees in the disciplines.
Top areas of influence with degrees offered
Other areas of influence
Influential People
Who are College of Charleston's Most influential alumni?
College of Charleston's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Law, History, and Business. College of Charleston’s most academically influential people include John C. Frémont, Robert Mills, and William Porcher Miles.