by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current per-credit-hour charges for part-time students at College of Charleston, along with the full annual tuition and fee breakdown.
In this report, you’ll find:
For in-state part-time enrollment the rate is $522 for each credit hour. The out-of-state per-credit-hour rate is $1,577 for each credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $522 | $1,577 |
Remember that this per-credit-hour figure is before any grant aid or scholarships students may be eligible for.
For context, the standard annual tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates at College of Charleston are listed below.
The fees portion of those annual totals amounted to $460 in-state and $460 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,518 | $37,836 |
| Fees | $460 | $460 |
| Total | $12,978 | $38,296 |
These tuition and fees cover one year of academic instruction and do not include housing and meals.
Below is how tuition at College of Charleston has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $12,518 | $33,978 |
| Two Years Ago | $12,518 | $35,338 |
| One Year Ago | $12,518 | $36,398 |
| Most Recent Year | $12,518 | $37,836 |
Most recently, out-of-state tuition moved up 4.0%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $39,808 for the upcoming year.
At most colleges, tuition rises a little each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
When planning, assume the rate will rise each year so the back half of the degree doesn’t outrun your funding plan.
The per-credit-hour price is only the beginning of the cost story — grant aid and scholarships often reduce what students actually pay.
For information on financial aid at College of Charleston, head to the College of Charleston Financial Aid page.
For full-time annual costs, see the College of Charleston Tuition & Fees page.