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College of Charleston
- 66 George St
- Charleston, SC 29424
- OPEID College Code: 00342800
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- General Phone: (843) 953-5500
- President: P. George Benson
- Website: www.cofc.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 11,316
- College Mascot: Cougars
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Air Force
- Mission Statement
- 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 masters' 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.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.cofc.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $45.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $45.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,748 | 5,925 | 8,673 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,637 (60%) | 3,694 (62%) | 5,331 (61%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 631 (39%) | 1,337 (36%) | 1,968 (37%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,433 | 82% |
| ACT ® Exam | 592 | 34% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 560 | 650 |
| SAT ® Math | 570 | 650 |
| SAT ® Writing | 550 | 640 |
| ACT ® Composite | 23 | 26 |
| ACT ® English | 22 | 28 |
| ACT ® Math | 22 | 28 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 71%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 32% | 10% | 51% | 23% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,809 | $3,972 | $5,310 | $6,432 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.4% | 2.1% | 2.7% |
| Number in Default | 60 | 38 | 46 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,757 | 1,738 | 1,698 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $7,778 | $7,234 | $6,668 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $18,732 | $16,800 | $15,342 |
| Books and Supplies | $999 | $966 | $933 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,495 | $7,596 | $6,948 |
| Other Expenses | $2,939 | $2,792 | $2,743 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,372 | $8,100 | $7,817 |
| Other Expenses | $3,923 | $3,695 | $4,520 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,521 | $3,695 | $4,520 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $20,211 | $18,588 | $17,292 |
| Out of State | $31,165 | $28,154 | $25,966 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $21,072 | $19,995 | $19,938 |
| Out of State | $32,026 | $29,561 | $28,612 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $12,298 | $11,895 | $12,121 |
| Out of State | $23,252 | $21,461 | $20,795 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 11,316 Undergraduate: 9,923 Graduate: 1,393
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,883 Female: 7,433
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3,583 Female: 6,340
- Graduate Gender Male: 300 Female: 1,093
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 9,333 Part-Time: 1,983
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 9,034 Part-Time: 889
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 299 Part-Time: 1,094
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 180 | 2% |
| American Indian | 35 | 0.3% |
| Black | 790 | 7% |
| Asian | 186 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 215 | 2% |
| White | 9,371 | 83% |
| Unknown | 539 | 5% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 108 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 3,752 | 33% |
| Ages 20-21 | 3,742 | 33% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,769 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 815 | 7% |
| Ages 30-34 | 296 | 3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 190 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 302 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 308 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 34 | 0.3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,818 | 1,294 | 524 |
| Faculty Status | 575 | 575 | - |
| Tenured Faculty | 305 | 305 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 144 | - | 144 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 846 | 499 | 347 |
| Primarily Instruction | 846 | 499 | 347 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 97 | 97 | - |
| Other Professionals | 341 | 341 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 534 | 357 | 177 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 243 | 66 | 177 |
| Skilled Crafts | 58 | 58 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 90 | 90 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $62,308 (495) | $66,742 (287) | $56,191 (208) |
| Professor | $77,112 (121) | $78,334 (95) | $72,647 (26) |
| Associate Professor | $63,358 (153) | $64,746 (83) | $61,714 (70) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,527 (167) | $58,583 (92) | $51,779 (75) |
| Instructor | $47,263 (53) | $56,833 (16) | $43,124 (37) |
| Lecturer | $40,295 (1) | $40,295 (1) | - (-) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $71,135 (4) | $100,447 (2) | $41,823 (2) |
| Professor | $116,326 (1) | $116,326 (1) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $84,568 (1) | $84,568 (1) | - (-) |
| Instructor | $43,921 (1) | - (-) | $43,921 (1) |
| Lecturer | $39,724 (1) | - (-) | $39,724 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $62,275 (499) | $66,848 (289) | $55,982 (210) |
| Professor | $77,260 (122) | $78,509 (96) | $72,647 (26) |
| Associate Professor | $63,396 (154) | $64,798 (84) | $61,714 (70) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,527 (167) | $58,583 (92) | $51,779 (75) |
| Instructor | $47,053 (54) | $56,833 (16) | $42,935 (38) |
| Lecturer | $36,399 (2) | $40,295 (1) | $32,502 (1) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | Coed Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | ||||
| Total Aid | $3,012,040 | $1,249,944 | $1,762,096 | - |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 41% | 59% | - |
| Participants | ||||
| All Athletes | 395 | 141 | 227 | 27 |
| Baseball | 41 | 41 | - | - |
| Basketball | 36 | 14 | 22 | - |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 50 | - | 50 | - |
| Golf | 18 | 11 | 7 | - |
| Soccer | 54 | 30 | 24 | - |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 | - |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 53 | 22 | 31 | - |
| Tennis | 28 | 15 | 13 | - |
| Cross Country | 8 | 8 | - | - |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 | - |
| Equestrian | 30 | - | 30 | - |
| Sailing | 27 | - | - | 27 |
| Coaches Salaries | ||||
| Head Coaches | - | $78,155 | $48,798 | $32,381 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $27,552 | $21,010 | $19,195 |
| Coaches | ||||
| All Coaches | 57 | 23 | 30 | 4 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 | - |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 3 | - | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 | - |
| Golf | 5 | 3 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 | - |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 | - |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 6 | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Tennis | 6 | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Cross Country | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 | - |
| Equestrian | 2 | - | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Sailing | 8 | - | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | - | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | - | 3 | 3 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 82%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 60% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 56% |
| Female | 61% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 68% |
| American Indian | 75% |
| Black | 55% |
| Asian | 76% |
| Hispanic | 54% |
| White | 60% |
| Unknown | 67% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 44% |
| 5 Years | 57% |
| 6 Years | 60% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Drug Related | 3 | 2 |
| Liquor Related | 1 | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 2 | - |
| Liquor Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 2 |
| Burglary | 22 | 33 |
| Vehicle Theft | 4 | 2 |
| Arson | 2 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 4 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 16 | 31 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
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