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College of Charleston
66 George St
Charleston, SC 29424-0001		 General information
 (843) 953-5500

Type of institution: Public, 4-year or above
Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered: Bachelor degrees, Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificates, Masters degrees, Certificates/Post-Master's Certificates
Carnegie classification: Master's Colleges and Universities (medium programs)
Number of students: 11,316 (2007)
2009-2008 Undergraduate application fee:$ 50

Mission
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.
 
Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Tuition and Fees2009-20082008-20072007-2006
In-State$ 8,400$ 7,778$ 7,234
Out of State$ 20,418$ 18,732$ 16,800
Books and Supplies$ 1,123$ 999$ 966
On-Campus
Room and board$ 8,999$ 8,495$ 7,596
Other Expenses$ 2,771$ 2,939$ 2,792
Off Campus
Room and board$ 8,158$ 8,372$ 8,100
Other Expenses$ 3,816$ 3,923$ 3,695
Off Campus w/ family
Other Expenses$ 3,336$ 3,521$ 3,695

Financial aid 2006-2007

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of AidPercentage of students receiving aidAverage amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 10% $ 3,972
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 51% $ 5,310
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 23% $ 6,432
Loans to students 32% $ 3,809
 
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