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Charleston, South Carolina
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Can You Afford College of Charleston?

Concerned about paying for college? Take a look at C of C's financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, and student loans, then calculate the net price based on your income level to determine if you can afford to attend this school.

Attendance Costs in 2019 - 2020 Varied Between $15,335 & $50,551

Worried about paying the full cost of $50,551 to attend College of Charleston? That number can be deceiving, as the net amount most students will pay varies significantly.

For students living in South Carolina, the college offers a discount of 61.1% off tuition and fees. Also, 76.5% of freshmen receive some form of financial aid, with the average amount totaling $10,802. Students from low-income families receive an average of $14,886 in aid during their first year.

  • South Carolina Residents
  • Out-Of-State Residents

Cost for Residents of South Carolina (no aid)

Tuition and fees$12,939
+ Room and board$12,123
+ Other expenses$5,159
Total cost$30,221
Affordability Score (39 out of 100)
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Net Price for Residents of South Carolina (with average aid)

Total cost$30,221
- Grants and scholarships$10,802
Net price$19,419
Affordability Score (44 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Residents of South Carolina

Total cost$30,221
- Grants and scholarships$14,886
Net price$15,335
Affordability Score (50 out of 100)
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Cost for Non-Residents (no aid)

Tuition and fees$33,269
+ Room and board$12,123
+ Other expenses$5,159
Total cost$50,551
Affordability Score (16 out of 100)
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Net Price for Non-Residents (with average aid)

Total cost$50,551
- Grants and scholarships$10,802
Net price$39,749
Affordability Score (5 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Non-Resident Undergraduates

Total cost$50,551
- Grants and scholarships$14,886
Net price$35,665
Affordability Score (4 out of 100)
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Learn more about tuition and fees, room, board and other expenses, and financial aid options at C of C.

Projected Costs Between $71,814 and $307,402 For a Four Year Degree. Between $34,304 and $149,502 For a Two Year Degree.

It can be a bit scary to look at the total projected cost of a college education over the course of a multi-year degree, however, doing so will help you better understand the financial commitment you are making.

The overall cost for on-campus, in-state students to attend College of Charleston in 2019 - 2020 was $30,221. To calculate future costs, we looked at the prior five years of data and determined that this cost increased an average of 2.4% each year.

If this trend continues, we expect the full cost for incoming freshmen to be $31,658 during their first year. By their senior year, that cost will be approximately $33,943, for a bachelor degree candidate ($32,402 for an associate degree candidate) for a total of $131,166 over the course of four years ($64,060 over the course of two years). These numbers do not take into consideration financial aid, which reduces this overall cost by varying amounts per student.

The cost for out-of-state students is more, with an overall expected four-year cost of $222,600 based on a yearly growth rate of 2.8%. The expected two-year cost is $108,260.

Remember, the full costs quoted above are not what most students will pay, and the net price varies quite a bit based on individual circumstances.

Average Net Price at College of Charleston
  • South Carolina Residents
  • Out-Of-State Residents

Cost With Interest for Residents of South Carolina

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*1.6%2.4%
Freshman year$16,769$20,037$31,658
Senior year$17,535$20,354$32,402
Total 2-year net price$34,304$40,392$64,060
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$13,068$15,388$24,405
Total monthly payment$395$465$737
Total amount paid$47,372$55,779$88,465
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*1.6%2.4%
Freshman year$16,769$20,037$31,658
Senior year$19,174$21,002$33,943
Total 4-year net price$71,814$82,070$131,166
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$27,359$31,265$49,970
Total monthly payment$826$944$1,509
Total amount paid$99,173$113,335$181,136

Cost With Interest for Out-Of-State Residents

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*1.8%2.8%
Freshman year$37,918$41,209$53,390
Senior year$39,097$41,959$54,869
Total 2-year net price$77,015$83,168$108,260
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$29,340$31,684$41,243
Total monthly payment$886$957$1,246
Total amount paid$106,355$114,852$149,502
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*1.8%2.8%
Freshman year$37,918$41,209$53,390
Senior year$41,567$43,500$57,951
Total 4-year net price$158,895$169,391$222,600
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$60,533$64,532$84,802
Total monthly payment$1,829$1,949$2,562
Total amount paid$219,428$233,923$307,402

Visit net price and financial aid to learn more about the total cost of attending College of Charleston.

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