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The College of Charleston is a public university founded in 1770. It was chartered in 1785, and is the oldest college in South Carolina. There are over 10,000 undergraduates and postgraduates enrolled at the College of Charleston. The College offers graduate and master degrees in arts, humanities, business, economics, sciences, health care, and general education.
The college’s athletic teams are known as the Cougars and the official colors are maroon and white. The best-known athletic program of this college is the men's basketball. There are also soccer, softball, volleyball, swimming, cross-country, track and field, equestrian, basketball, sailing teams, and a rugby club. College of Charleston has won a large number of national championships in most of these sports.
For more information, read CityTownInfo's interview with College of Charleston's career director.
The school is known for its programs in mathematics, science, media, and fine arts.
Admission to College Of Charleston is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 560. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 570 and 650.
College Of Charleston has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 11,316 in 2007 at the school.
Full-time students are the norm at College Of Charleston. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. College Of Charleston values student athletics, and belongs to the Southern Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The College of Charleston is a state supported comprehensive institution providing a high quality education in the arts and sciences, education and business. Consistent with its heritage since its founding in 1770, the College retains a strong liberal arts undergraduate curriculum. Located in the heart of historic Charleston, it strives to meet the growing educational demands primarily of the Low country and the state and, secondarily, of the Southeast. A superior quality undergraduate program is central to the mission of the College.
The College of Charleston seeks applicants capable of successfully completing degree requirements and pays particular attention to identifying and admitting students who excel academically. The College of Charleston serves a diverse student body from its geographical area and attracts students from national and international communities. The College provides students a community in which to engage in original inquiry and creative expression in an atmosphere of intellectual freedom. This community, founded on the principles of the liberal arts tradition, provides students the opportunity to realize their intellectual and personal potential and to become responsible, productive members of society.
In addition to offering a broad range of baccalaureate degree programs, the College currently provides an increasing number of mastersÆ degree programs, which are compatible with the community and the state. As a prominent component of the state's higher education system, the College encourages and supports research. Its faculty are important sources of knowledge and expertise for the community, state, and nation. Additionally, the College provides an extensive credit and non-credit continuing education program and cultural activities for residents of the Low country of South Carolina."
More complete details are provided below.
College Of Charleston
66 George St
Charleston, SC 29424-0001
General Phone: (843) 953-5500
http://www.cofc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 527 | political science, English, history, Spanish language, sociology, anthropology, economics, historic preservation and conservation, ... |
| Business And Management | 366 | business management, accounting, international business |
| Science | 265 | biology, marine biology, chemistry, chemistry courses, geology, physics, astronomy and astrophysics |
| Education And Teaching | 261 | physical education teaching, early childhood education, elementary school teaching, special ed, middle school teaching, foreign language teaching, teacher education and development, ESL instruction |
| Media | 260 | communication studies, organizational communications |
| Therapy And Counseling | 165 | psychology |
| Fine Arts | 97 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Religion And Philosophy | 46 | philosophy, religion |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 43 | computer and info science, computer science, information science, computer and info science courses |
| Mathematics | 40 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 37 | arts management, visual and performing arts |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 32 | drama |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 29 | environmental studies |
| Music | 25 | music |
| Hospitality | 22 | hospitality management |
| Family And Social Work | 19 | public administration |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 3 | athletic trainer |
| Medicine | 0 | pre-dentistry, pre-med |
Number of programs and degrees for College Of Charleston in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,016 | 45 |
| Master's degree | 218 | 18 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 3 | 5 |
In 2007, College Of Charleston had a total enrollment of 11,316 students (10,087 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 32% |
| Women | 68% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 76% |
| Graduate | 24% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 33% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 58% |
| Georgia | 6% |
| North Carolina | 5% |
| Maryland | 5% |
| Virginia | 4% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
College Of Charleston offers campus housing for 3,461 of its 10,087 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Charleston, South Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Carolina Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 8,673 | 5,331 | 61% | 1,968 | 37% |
| Men | 2,748 | 1,637 | 60% | 631 | 39% |
| Women | 5,925 | 3,694 | 62% | 1,337 | 36% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 560 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 650 |
| SAT Writing | 550 | 640 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 82% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 34% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,778 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,732 |
| Room and board | $ 8,495 |
| Room charge | $ 5,885 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,610 |
| Books and supplies | $ 999 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,939 |
Financial Aid:
College Of Charleston participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 342800)
College Of Charleston has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 182 | 93 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 74 | 61 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 33 | 56 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 95 | $78,334 | 26 | $72,647 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 83 | $64,746 | 70 | $61,714 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 92 | $58,583 | 75 | $51,779 |
| Instructor | academic year | 16 | $56,833 | 37 | $43,124 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 287 | $66,742 | 208 | $56,191 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Southern Conference |
| Baseball | Southern Conference |
| Track | Southern Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 89 | 103 | 192 |
| Basketball | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| Track | 6 | 12 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 46 | 75 | 121 |
ART STUDIES
Arts Management
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Historic Preservation and Conservation
History, General
Language Interpretation and Translation
Latin American Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Organizational Communication, General
MEDICINE
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets College Of Charleston Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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