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The College of Charleston is a highly respected student-centered public liberal arts and sciences university located in historic Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1770, the College prepares nearly 10,000 undergraduate students for a lifetime of change through an innovative and practical liberal arts and sciences experience combined with profes...
The College of Charleston is a highly respected student-centered public liberal arts and sciences university located in historic Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1770, the College prepares nearly 10,000 undergraduate students for a lifetime of change through an innovative and practical liberal arts and sciences experience combined with professional preparation in a wide variety of fields. At the College, learning is not confined to the classroom. Students are encouraged to study abroad, participate in independent research projects, and engage in experiential learning opportunities that typically would be available only at the graduate level. The city and its environs are critical components of a College of Charleston education. Students can take advantage of a beautifully preserved historic city, a vibrant arts community, a diverse natural environment, an innovative business climate, and a consortium of area schools. The College is first and foremost a teaching institution. Students work closely with nationally recognized faculty and are valued as an integral part of the College's close-knit community of scholars experiences that are usually associated with small liberal arts colleges. They can select from among 44 majors, 80 minors, and 39 concentrations, many of which take advantage of Charleston's distinctive location and history. Graduates of the College receive excellent preparation for further academic study or entry into the professional world through an education that combines a comprehensive general education program and intensive study within a major field with opportunities for faculty-student collaborative research and off-campus internships. Students, faculty and alumni agree that the College of Charleston provides an education that is without equal a creative and intellectually stimulating environment where students are challenged by a committed and caring faculty, in an incomparable setting, and at an incredible value.
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66 George Street
Charleston, SC 29424
United States
Phone: 843-953-5670
Fax: 843-953-6322
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Academics & Majors
Academic Calendar:
Semester
Degrees Offered:
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Master's
Student Faculty Ratio:
16.16:1
Most Popular Majors:
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Admissions
Average High School GPA:
3.9
Early Action Application Deadline:
11/01
Early Action Notification Date:
12/15
Early Action Plan Restrictive:
No
Regular Application Deadline:
02/01
Priority Application Date:
11/01
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Student Body
Total Undergraduate Enrollment:
10,147
Female:
63.6%
International:
1.02%
Freshman Enrollment:
2,143
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Career Placement
Career Services Offered:
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
On-Campus Job Interviews Available:
Yes
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Campus Life / Facilities
Campus size: (number of acres)
52
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet:
75
Campus-wide Internet Network:
Yes
Registered Student Organizations:
120
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Tuition & Aid
In-State Tuition:
$8,988.00
Out-of-State Tuition:
$21,846.00
Undergraduate receiving need-based financial aid:
37%
Direct Lender:
Yes
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At A Glance
Year Founded:
1770
School Type:
Public
Religious Affiliation:
No Affiliation
Campus Environment:
City
Enrollment:
10,147
Average HS GPA:
3.89
Student Faculty Ratio:
16.16:1
Regular Application Deadline:
02/01
In-State Tuition:
$8,988.00
Out-of-State Tuition:
$21,846.00
Financial Aid Deadline:
Rolling Basis
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