Fast Facts


	State-Affiliated Institution
	Total Enrollment: 11,607	Student/Faculty Ratio: 14 to 1
	Undergraduate Enrollment: 9,866	Average Class Size: 21
	In-state: 65.5%	Male: 36%
	Out-of-state: 34.5%	Female: 64%
	Demographics: 52 states and US possessions and 76 foreign countries

Founded as Colonial South Carolina’s first college, College of Charleston’s original commitment to the liberal arts and sciences and to the citizens of the region has helped it become a well-respected institution throughout the Southeast. Students at the College know they are getting a quality education based on creative expression and intellectual freedom. They will have the opportunity to use Charleston as their lab – conducting undergraduate research, volunteering, and interning – all in a cosmopolitan city known for its global outlook.

Page last updated: September 30, 2005