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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 2020 - 2021 Varied Between $16,267 & $51,483

Worried about paying the full cost of $51,483 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 61.0% 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.

Cost for Residents of South Carolina (no aid)

Tuition and fees$12,978
+ Room and board$12,959
+ Other expenses$5,216
Total cost$31,153
Affordability Score (37 out of 100)
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Net Price for Residents of South Carolina (with average aid)

Total cost$31,153
- Grants and scholarships$10,802
Net price$20,351
Affordability Score (43 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Residents of South Carolina

Total cost$31,153
- Grants and scholarships$14,886
Net price$16,267
Affordability Score (48 out of 100)
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Cost for Non-Residents (no aid)

Tuition and fees$33,308
+ Room and board$12,959
+ Other expenses$5,216
Total cost$51,483
Affordability Score (16 out of 100)
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Net Price for Non-Residents (with average aid)

Total cost$51,483
- Grants and scholarships$10,802
Net price$40,681
Affordability Score (5 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Non-Resident Undergraduates

Total cost$51,483
- Grants and scholarships$14,886
Net price$36,597
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 $76,179 and $304,132 For a Four Year Degree. Between $36,388 and $149,159 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 2020 - 2021 was $31,153. 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 $32,634 during their first year. By their senior year, that cost will be approximately $34,990, for a bachelor degree candidate ($33,401 for an associate degree candidate) for a total of $135,212 over the course of four years ($66,036 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 $220,232 based on a yearly growth rate of 1.9%. The expected two-year cost is $108,011.

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

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$17,788$20,999$32,634
Senior year$18,601$21,331$33,401
Total 2-year net price$36,388$42,330$66,036
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$13,863$16,126$25,157
Total monthly payment$419$487$760
Total amount paid$50,251$58,456$91,193
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*1.6%2.4%
Freshman year$17,788$20,999$32,634
Senior year$20,340$22,010$34,990
Total 4-year net price$76,179$86,008$135,212
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$29,021$32,766$51,511
Total monthly payment$877$990$1,556
Total amount paid$105,200$118,775$186,722

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%1.9%
Freshman year$38,660$42,175$53,489
Senior year$39,735$42,943$54,522
Total 2-year net price$78,395$85,118$108,011
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$29,866$32,427$41,148
Total monthly payment$902$980$1,243
Total amount paid$108,260$117,545$149,159
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*1.8%1.9%
Freshman year$38,660$42,175$53,489
Senior year$41,975$44,520$56,647
Total 4-year net price$161,209$173,363$220,232
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$61,415$66,045$83,900
Total monthly payment$1,855$1,995$2,534
Total amount paid$222,624$239,408$304,132

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

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