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Charleston Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Charleston

There are at least 11 colleges in Charleston, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 32,844 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 25,705 full-time students, and a reported 6,749 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include Trident Technical College, College of Charleston, Citadel Military College of South Carolina and Charleston Southern University.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of South Carolina Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • Charleston is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.
  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Charleston.
  • A lot of people walk and bicycle in Charleston.

Charleston QuickSchools™

We call these QuickSchools™ -- Our term for schools with flexible schedules, simple applications, online info request forms, and very rapid response to requests for info.

ECPI College of Technology
Charleston, South Carolina

ECPI College of Technology (ECT) has offered many different campuses, as well as online, education for several different programs for almost 40 years.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Engineering Technician, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate
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Miller-Motte Technical College
Charleston, South Carolina

Miller-Motte Technical College (MMTC) offers diplomas, associates and bachelors degrees for a variety of technical professions. The school has locations in Tennessee and the Carolinas.

  • Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Construction Trades, Engineering Technician, Law, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Office And Administration, Production Trades, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma
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The Art Institutes
Charleston, South Carolina

The Art Institutes (AI) provides programs that stimulate the minds of its students with programs in design, the arts, game programming, culinary cuisine, and fashion.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Construction Trades, Cooking And Culinary Arts, Design, Engineering Technician, Family And Social Work, Fine Arts, Hospitality, Leisure, Media, Music, Photography And Commercial Art
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Coursework, Diploma, Non-Degree
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Charleston Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Academy of Cosmetology
5117 Dorchester Rd
Charleston, South Carolina 29418-5607

  • Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, personal grooming, make-up artist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 136 students, 136 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Charleston Cosmetology Institute
8484 Dorchester Road
Charleston, South Carolina 29420

  • Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 158 students, 134 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Charleston School of Massage
778 Folly Rd
Charleston, South Carolina 29412

  • Programs: massage therapy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 35 students, 35 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Trident Technical College
7000 Rivers Avenue
Charleston, South Carolina 29423-8067

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, chef training, criminal justice and safety, social work, commercial art, hotel management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 12,076 students, 7,528 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Charleston Southern University
9200 University Blvd
Charleston, South Carolina 29410-8087

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, psychology, business administration, biology, criminal justice and safety, elementary/middle school admin, elementary school teaching, religion.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 3,286 students, 2,790 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,150 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 430-530. Math: 430-550.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Citadel Military College of South Carolina
171 Moultrie St
Charleston, South Carolina 29409

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, criminal justice and administration, psychology, political science, secondary teaching, civil engineering, physical education teaching, history.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 3,300 students, 2,666 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,138 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 490-590. Math: 510-610. Writing: 470-560.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

College of Charleston
66 George St
Charleston, South Carolina 29424-0001

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: communication studies, business management, psychology, biology, political science, English, history, fine arts.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 11,316 students, 10,087 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 3,461 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 560-650. Math: 570-650. Writing: 550-640.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Medical University of South Carolina
179 Ashley Ave
Charleston, South Carolina 29425-0100

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: medicine, registered nursing, rehabilitation, pharmacy, dentistry, physician assistant, health care administration, health professions.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 2,537 students, 2,329 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
North Charleston Colleges479,641295 

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