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$12,978
per year
In-State Tuition
76%
Acceptance Rate
66%
Graduation Rate
82%
Retention Rate
College of Charleston is a public four-year institution in Charleston, SC. Programs offered include Psychology, Biology, Business Administration, Political Science and Marketing.
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33 of 33 CLEP exams accepted
Conditions College of Charleston places on CLEP credit
The College accepts selected CLEP exams. No duplicate course credit; no foreign-language credit for proficiency in a native first language other than English. Higher language totals and the undated Composition Modular non-award require confirmation; no rejection is imported. South Carolina CHE policy applies to Fall 2026 entrants; catalog and website updates are due Fall 2027. Confirm current institutional thresholds and degree applicability before testing.
Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Business & Finance
Education
Healthcare & Medicine
Social Services & Nonprofit
Real Estate & Construction
Hospitality & Culinary
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
Liberal arts, general studies and humanities programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 24.0199 "Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other".
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Women’s teams
Team Sports(6)
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Beach Volleyball
Individual Sports(5)
Tennis
Golf
Track and Field (Indoor)
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Cross Country
Aquatic Sports(1)
Sailing
Equestrian Sports(1)
Equestrian
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Application Requirements
Historical data for first-time undergraduate applicants seeking a degree or certificate; requirements may have changed. This does not specify a number of recommendation letters.
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In-State Students
Out-of-State Students
College of Charleston reviews first-year applicants automatically: $1,500 to $4,000 a year for South Carolina students, $2,000 to $12,000 a year for non-residents.
CofC Merit Scholarship (South Carolina residents)
Competitive$1,500–$4,000 per year
Renewable: Cumulative 3.0 CofC GPA and 24 credit hours per academic year
No separate application; reviewed during admission.
Cannot be combined with other merit scholarships. Awards are contingent on available funds.
Non-Resident Merit Scholarship
Competitive$2,000–$12,000 per year
Renewable: Cumulative 3.0 CofC GPA and 24 credit hours per academic year
No separate application; reviewed during admission.
Covers part of the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition. Awards are contingent on available funds.
President's Scholarship
CompetitiveAmount not published
Selection considers academic credentials, prior involvement and personal interviews with the Scholarship Committee.
Four recipients in each first-year class.
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Requirements change yearly; colleges may recalculate GPAs. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the college.
College scholarship pageChecked Oct 30, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$12,133
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$56,416
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,250
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Oct 2026
Conditions College of Charleston places on CLEP credit
The College accepts selected CLEP exams. No duplicate course credit; no foreign-language credit for proficiency in a native first language other than English. Higher language totals and the undated Composition Modular non-award require confirmation; no rejection is imported. South Carolina CHE policy applies to Fall 2026 entrants; catalog and website updates are due Fall 2027. Confirm current institutional thresholds and degree applicability before testing.
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 60 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 6 | 47 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 3 | 55 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston County
Control
Public
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