COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

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College Of Charleston

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Charleston, SC). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

66 George St
Charleston, SC 29424-0001
Main Phone: (843) 953-5500
Web Site: www.cofc.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 10,256 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.8% of students attend full-time, while 0.2% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 664 male students and 1,336 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 33.2% of the student body, while females made up 66.8%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (9)%, Hispanic (1)%, and Asian (1)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 59.6% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 540. One quarter of students scored at least 630.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 540 or higher. One fourth of students scored 630 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
Master's Degree

Degree Programs

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Business And Management

Communications

General Communications

Computer

Education

English Language And Literature

General English Language

Environmental Conservation

Natural Resources Conservation

Health Care

Pre Med

History And Social Sciences

Interdisciplinary Studies

Historic Preservation

Leisure Recreation And Fitness

Health And Fitness

Life Sciences

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Physical Sciences

Psychology

General Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

Public Administration

School Accreditation

College Of Charleston reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

College Of Charleston is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC).

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

College Of Charleston belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Southern Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
AP credits
Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 15,334
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 10,629
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 21,450

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school rank is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
A college preparatory program is required.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

Recommendations are recommended.

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