Our Eligible CollegesCollege of Charleston

HIGHLIGHTS

65%

Graduation Rate

A higher graduation rate indicates that the college's students are more likely to graduate with a degree.

59%

LIFE Scholarship Retention Rate

A higher SC LIFE retention rate indicates that the college's students are more likely to maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

76%

Acceptance Rate

A lower rate indicates that a school accepts a smaller percentage of applicants during its admissions process.

$0

Average Annual Out-of-Pocket Cost

A higher out-of-pocket cost for Scholarship recipients indicates the college may cost more to attend.

Did you know?

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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STUDENT LIFE

9,967

Undergraduates

16:1

Student:Faculty Ratio

120

Meeting Street Scholarship Recipients

Demographics

  • Gender Stat
  • Female 67%
  • Male 33%
  • Ethnicity Stat
  • African American 7%
  • Hispanic/Latino 7%
  • White 79%
  • Other 7%

Opportunities

  • Activity Stat
  • Type of Athletics D1
  • Number of Clubs 290
  • Greek Life? Yes
  • Study Abroad? Yes

Student Spotlight

“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

ACADEMICS

76%

Acceptance Rate

59%

Freshmen LIFE Scholarship Retention Rate

51

Majors

Graduation Rates

65%

6-Year Graduation Rate

 
 

62%

Pell Grant Recipient Graduation Rate

COSTS

100%

Scholarship Recipients’ Eligible Expenses Fully Covered

$0

Average Annual Out-of-Pocket Cost for Scholarship Recipients

How the Scholarship Can Help You

We offer up to $10,000 per school year to high-achieving South Carolina students.

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About College of Charleston

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.

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