C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W College of Charleston Charleston, SC The College of Charleston, founded in 1770, is a public, liberal arts institution. The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education has commended eight of its undergraduate programs as being among the best in the Southeast, including all its science programs as well as history and mathematics. The honors program, which is open to all majors, features a tutorial in which students work closely with faculty on research projects. The College of Charleston expects to play a special role within the state in offering a public alternative to the very best of the private liberal arts colleges. Programs are offered through the Schools of the Arts, Business and Economics, Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Sciences and Mathematics. Its 52-acre campus, located in the center of Charleston, contains many pre-civil War buildings. Web Site www.cofc.edu/ Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 10,440 Women 6,554 (62.8%) Men 3,886 (37.2%) Graduate Students 1,016 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Moderately difficult 78% of 11,179 applicants were admitted Yes No February 1 Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.86 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 560 average 510-610 range of middle 50% 569 average 520-620 range of middle 50% 25 average 23-27 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance In-state: $27,913 Out-of-state: $45,457 Tuition and Fees In-state: $11,220 Out-of-state: $28,764 Room and Board $11,629 Average Percent of Need Met 58% Average Freshman Award $13,290 Average Indebtedness of $25,644
2011 Graduates
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 569 Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 10% of classes 10-19 students: 26% of classes 20-29 students: 34% of classes 30-39 students: 19% of classes 40-49 students: 7% of classes 50-99 students: 4% of classes Over 100 students: 0% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Charleston Population 125,583 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Freshmen are guaranteed housing 8.9E+001% of freshmen, 31% of all students NCAA Division I Cougar (Clyde) STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 79.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 54.9% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 87% Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 1.7% Asian 6.8% Black/African-American 4.4% Hispanic/Latino 3.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 82.0% White 0.9% Unknown 0.7% from 55 countries
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is required High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 4 Science 3 Foreign Language 3 Social Studies 2 History 1 2 Academic Electives 3 Examinations Exam SAT or ACT Required April 1 SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Scores Due in Admissions Office Accepted with or without writing component SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 66 George Street City, State, Zip Charleston, SC 29424-0001 Phone (843) 953-5670 Fax E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered admissions@cofc.edu No Yes Early Action Deadline November 1 Early Action Notification January 1 Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee $50 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission February 1 Available April 1 May 1 Yes Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Universal College Application Not accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Available Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not required Required for all freshmen SAT or ACT required for freshmen Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List 537 Students Accepting Wait List Position 192 Students Admitted From Wait List 55 78% of 11,179 applicants were admitted 80% of 7,633 applicants were admitted 75% of 3,546 applicants were admitted 2,637 (30%) of 8,722 admitted students enrolled 1,683 (28%) of 6,074 admitted students enrolled 954 (36%) of 2,648 admitted students enrolled 82% of 6612 applicants were admitted SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math Score of 700-800 3% Score of 600-700 28% Score of 500-600 53% Score of 400-500 15% Score of 300-400 0% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 5% Score of 600-700 29% Score of 500-600 50% Score of 400-500 15% Score of 300-400 1% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Writing Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 560 average 510-610 range of middle 50% 569 average 520-620 range of middle 50% Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA 3.86 3.75 and Above 58% 3.50-3.74 17% 3.25-3.49 13% 3.00-3.24 8% 2.50-2.99 4% 2.00-2.49 ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 12% Score of 24-29 54% Score of 18-23 34% Score of 12-17 0% Score of 6-11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0% 25 average 23-27 range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank National Merit Scholar 0% Valedictorian 0% Class President Student Gov. Officer Top tenth: 2.1E+001% Top quarter: 5.5E+001% Top half: 9.0E+001% Bottom half: 1.0E+001%
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance In-state: $27,913 Out-of-state: $45,457 Tuition and Fees In-state: $11,220 Out-of-state: $28,764 Room and Board $11,629 Books and Supplies $1,224 Other Expenses $3,840 Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL financialaid@cofc.edu Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline March 1 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning April 10 Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 003428 Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 58% Average Award $13,290 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 1,567 (72.5%) of freshmen 1,068 (68.2%) of applicants 1,024 (95.9%) of applicants with financial need 236 (23.0%) of aid recipients Received by 755 (73.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,317 Received by 743 (72.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $2,959 Received by 798 (77.9%) of aid recipients 544 (25.2%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $10,240 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 57% Average Award $13,248 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 5,948 (62.5%) of undergraduates 4,555 (47.8%) of applicants 4,359 (95.7%) of applicants with financial need 833 (19.1%) of aid recipients Received by 3,113 (71.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,176 Received by 3,434 (78.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,577 Received by 2,070 (47.5%) of aid recipients 1,814 (19.1%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $11,255
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 52% Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates $25,644 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid 12.0% Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid 4.0% FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Humanities, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Social Sciences, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education Biological Sciences, Business, Computer Science, Communication, Education, Engineering/Technologies, Social Sciences, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Humanities, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, English Art/Fine Arts, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama Art/Fine Arts, Theater/Drama, Performing Arts, Music
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session General Catalog/Bulletin Semester Offered Online Catalog UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting Anthropology Archeology Art History, Criticism and Conservation Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other Athletic Training/Trainer Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Chemistry, General Chemistry, Other Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General Computer Software and Media Applications, Other Computer and Information Sciences, General Computer and Information Sciences, Other Dance, General Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Early Childhood Education and Teaching Economics, General Elementary Education and Teaching English Language and Literature, General Exercise Physiology Finance, General Fine and Studio Arts Management Fine/Studio Arts, General French Language and Literature Geology/Earth Science, General German Language and Literature Historic Preservation and Conservation History, General Hospitality Administration/Management, General Information Science/Studies International Business/Trade/Commerce International/Global Studies Jewish/Judaic Studies Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching Latin American and Caribbean Studies Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography Marketing/Marketing Management, General Mathematics, General Music, General Philosophy Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Physics, General Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General Public Health Education and Promotion Religion/Religious Studies Secondary Education and Teaching Sociology Spanish Language and Literature Special Education and Teaching, General Speech Communication and Rhetoric Teacher Education, Multiple Levels Urban Studies/Affairs Women's Studies
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Business/marketing, Biological/life sciences, Social sciences BS-MS Computer Science and BS-MS Mathematics Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Teacher certification, Cooperative education program, Internships, Semester at sea Offered No online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Not required Required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for placement and credit Not available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 569 Part-Time Faculty 410 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 90% Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 10% of classes 10-19 students: 26% of classes 20-29 students: 34% of classes 30-39 students: 19% of classes 40-49 students: 7% of classes 50-99 students: 4% of classes Over 100 students: 0% of classes 2-9 students: 19% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 36% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 44% of discussion sections/labs 50-59 students: 0% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 1,899,094 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 750 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Available Available Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Science, Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts, Master of Public Administration, Master of Education Master's Programs of Study Accounting Arts Administration Business Administration and Management--General Communication--General Computer Science Early Childhood Education Education--General Elementary Education English Environmental Sciences Foreign Languages Education Historic Preservation History Management Information Systems Marine Biology Marine Sciences Mathematics Mathematics Education Music Education Public Administration Science Education Special Education
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctoral Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Charleston Population 125,583 Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Weather Large city 52 acres Temperature 37.7 average low in January, 87.6 average high in September Rain 114 rainy days per year Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station Map 12 mile(s) from campus in North Charleston 12 mile(s) from campus in North Charleston 12 mile(s) from campus in North Charleston HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 69% Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Coed dorms, women's dorms, men's dorms, single student apartments, disabled student housing, fraternity/sorority housing 8.9E+001% of freshmen, 31% of all students Freshmen are guaranteed housing Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Other Available Available Available Available shuttle service PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors NCAA Division I Cougar (Clyde) Maroon and white Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x x Basketball x x x x Cheerleading x Cross-Country Running x x x x Equestrian Sports x Golf x x x x Sailing x x Soccer x x x x Softball x x x Swimming And Diving x x x x Tennis x x x x Track And Field x x Volleyball x x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports badminton, basketball, racquetball, soccer, softball, table tennis, volleyball, weight lifting STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, music theatre, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook Air Force ROTC offered off campus
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 10,440 Women 6,554 (62.8%) Men 3,886 (37.2%) Full-Time Undergraduates 9,608 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 21 All Graduate Students 1,016 Yes 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 1.7% Asian 6.8% Black/African-American 4.4% Hispanic/Latino 3.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 82.0% White 0.9% Unknown 0.7% from 55 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 79.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 54.9% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 64.6% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 67.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 87% Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. http://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2015