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College of Charleston Tuition and Fees

College of Charleston, which is located in Charleston, South Carolina is a public university. Around 64% of the students are females and 36% are males. Notably, College of Charleston is also home to an ethnically diverse student population. At CC around 77% are white, 7% are Black or African American, and 6% belong to Hispanic ethnicity. Moreover, around 92% of the students are 24 and under. Some of the notable alumni which the school has produced in its several years of existence are John C.

$70

Tuition

$30,239

Cost of Attendance

$19,649

Net Price

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College of Charleston Tuition and Fees

College of Charleston is a prominent educational institution known for offering a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in a wide assortment of streams, providing quality training to students. The tuition fees charged at CC is quite moderate compared to the expense of education at most institutions. The 2020 - 2021 official data shows that the estimated average cost for students pursuing undergraduate courses at College of Charleston comes to around $23,104, which includes tuition and other expenses as well. The housing costs $12,123, books and supplies cost $1,236, while the other expenses add up to $3,923.

Total Cost of Attendance

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$12,838	$32,020
Book & Supplies	$1,218	$1,218
Room & Board cost	$12,166	$12,166
Other Expenses	$4,017	$4,017
Total Cost of Attendance	$30,239	$49,421

As for the cost of attending the university, students should understand that the tuition forms only a portion of the expenses that are involved in the overall cost of attendance. There are several other expenses that are involved in the cost of attending the university, which primarily includes housing, dining, textbooks, supplies, and the cost of living. The total tuition and fees for students attending College of Charleston come out to be around $23,104 per year. Apart from that, they should also pay an average amount of $1,236 toward books and supplies, $11,836 for room and boarding charges, and $3,923 toward other expenses in a year. So, the overall cost of attending CC comes out to be about $40,099 per year, according to the most recent information available. At the university, in-state students will be required to pay an amount of $12,939 toward tuition and fees, while out-state candidates need to shell out $33,269.

Average Net Price by Family Income

Net Price

$19,649

Family Income

Avg. Net Price

$0 to $30,000

$14,974

$30,001 to $48,000

$16,570

$48,001 to $75,000

$20,145

$75,001 to $110,000

$22,268

$110,000+

$22,741

The net cost of attending College of Charleston – the actual amount that students and their families are required to pay in a given year – varies depending on the candidate's annual family income. Generally, the higher the family income of the candidate, the higher is the net amount to be paid. Simply put, the family income of the candidate is a key factor in determining the net amount. At CC, the average net price is estimated to be $19,764. Candidates whose annual family income is less than $30,000 will have to pay a net amount of $14,690. For the individuals whose income is somewhere between $30,001 and $48,000, the amount comes to $15,910. On the other hand, an estimated net cost of $20,250 is charged for the $48,001-$75,000 income bracket, $22,570 for the $75,001-$110,000 income category, and $22,662 for an annual family income more than $110,000.

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$12,838	$32,020
Room & Board Cost	$12,166	$12,166
Total Tuition & Fees	$25,004	$44,186

At College of Charleston, the estimated tuition and fees for candidates who have enrolled in undergraduate programs are $23,104 per year. They would also be required to pay around $11,836 for their room and boarding expenses. In this way, for one year, the total cost for undergraduate students comes to around $40,099.

Graduate Tuition and Fees

	In-state	Out-State
Tuition	$70	$70
Fees	$14,050	$35,150

As for the students looking to enroll in postgraduate programs at CC, the tuition and fees they are charged add up to $14,230 per year. This includes $70 for the graduate tuition as well as an amount of $14,160 for the graduation fees.

Cost Per Credit Hour

Degree	Year	Cost per Credit hour
Graduate	2018 - 2019	$569
Undergraduate	2018 - 2019	$517

The graduate and undergraduate courses have a varying cost per credit hour – which is the total program cost divided by the total number of credit hours of the program – that the student has to pay to attend CC. The cost per credit hour for graduate degrees sits at $237, while that of undergraduate degrees is $177, as per the 2019-2020 fee structure.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & other expenses	On Campus	Off Campus
Room & Board	$12,166	$11,445
Other Expense	$4,017	$4,017
Book & Supplies	$1,218	$1,218

As far as the housing and related charges at CC are concerned, these expenses vary depending on whether the candidate chooses to live on-campus or off-campus. Students have to pay $16,046 per year for on-campus housing and $15,473 a year for off-campus lodging facilities. For on-campus students at the university, the room and board charges total around $12,123 per year, while the amount charged for off-campus candidates stands at $11,550. In addition to that, the candidates will have to pay an amount of about $1,236 for books and supplies. Furthermore, the other expenses that the students should plan for come to around $3,923.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & Other Expenses

Room & Boards

On Campus

$12,166

Off Campus

$11,445

Housing & Other Expenses

Other Expenses

On Campus

$4,017

Off Campus

$4,017

Housing & Other Expenses

Book & Supplies

On Campus

$1,218

Off Campus

$1,218

Online Degree Programs, Tuition and Cost Per Credit Summary

Degree Type	Total Average Tuition	Average Tuition Per Credit
Bachelors	NA	NA
Undergraduate Certificate	NA	NA

College of Charleston offers 3 online programs across 2 Majors.

Projected Price for a 4 year degree

A four-year undergraduate course as well as living expenses at CC are projected to cost around $201,789 as per official data. In comparison, the total expenses for undergraduate students stood at $19,764 for 2018-2019, $19,649 for 2017-2018, and $19,790 for 2016-2017.

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