A higher graduation rate indicates that the college's students are more likely to graduate with a degree.
A higher SC LIFE retention rate indicates that the college's students are more likely to maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
A lower rate indicates that a school accepts a smaller percentage of applicants during its admissions process.
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College of Charleston generously has committed to covering all college costs of Meeting Street Scholarship Fund recipients as part of its Meeting Street Charleston Compact starting with those enrolling in fall 2025.
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“The people, experiences, and memories you make at CofC will last a lifetime. It guarantees a tremendous amount of support to its students. Having the Meeting Street Scholarship Fund by my side made this journey so much easier and allowed me to keep my dreams in focus. ”
Alexis Pinckney
Class of 2023
We offer up to $10,000 per school year to high-achieving South Carolina students.
College of Charleston is the 13th oldest institution of higher education in the country. The school touts its “small-college feel blended with the advantages and diversity of a mid-sized, urban university.”
Campus Setting
The urban campus is in the center of downtown Charleston.