College of Charleston
Highlights
Six-Year Graduation Rate
A higher graduation rate indicates that the college’s students are more likely to graduate with a degree.
Six-Year Pell Grant Recipient Graduation Rate
A higher rate means that lower-income students are graduating at the same pace as their peers.
Acceptance Rate
A selective acceptance rate reflects the college’s academic reputation and competitive admissions process.
Average Annual Out-of-Pocket Cost
A higher out-of-pocket cost for Scholarship recipients indicates the college may cost more to attend. This figure only includes eligible costs covered by the Scholarship.
Did you know?
College of Charleston generously has committed to covering all eligible costs of Meeting Street Scholarship Fund recipients as part of its Meeting Street Charleston Compact starting with those enrolling in fall 2025.
Student Life
Undergraduate students
Student:faculty ratio
Meeting Street Scholarship recipients
Demographics
Opportunities
Student Spotlight
“The people, experiences, and memories you make at CofC will last a lifetime. It guarantees a tremendous amount of support to its students. Having the Meeting Street Scholarship Fund by my side made this journey so much easier and allowed me to keep my dreams in focus. ”
— Alexis Pinckney, Class of 2023
Academics
Six-Year Graduation Rate
Six-Year Pell Grant Recipient Graduation Rate
Acceptance Rate
Freshmen LIFE Scholarship Retention Rate
Majors
Costs
Scholarship Recipients’ Eligible Expenses Fully Covered
Average Annual Out-of-Pocket Cost for Scholarship Recipients
About College of Charleston
College of Charleston is the 13th oldest institution of higher education in the country. The school touts its “small-college feel blended with the advantages and diversity of a mid-sized, urban university.”
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