Housing Cost Comparison

The type of housing you choose to live in significantly affects the cost of your education, especially when looked at over time. On average for 2008-2009, on campus students at the College of Charleston spend $3090 per semester and off campus students spend $3421 per semester on housing costs. If you are spending more than this or concerned about budgeting or future student loans, you may want to consider other housing arrangements or Residence Hall options. The Housing Cost Comparison assumes a student lives in the residence halls for the fall and spring semesters only and uses the current residence hall rates.

	Tier I
	Per Semester: $2360 After 1 Year: $4720 After 2 Years: $9440 After 3 Years: $14160 After 4 Years: $18880 Tier I housing is the most affordable on campus housing at the College.

	Tier II
	Per Semester: $2494 After 1 Year: $4988 After 2 Years: $9976 After 3 Years: $14964 After 4 Years: $19952 After 4 Years, Tier II housing costs $1072 more than Tier I.

	Tier III
	Per Semester: $3525 After 1 Year: $7050 After 2 Years: $14100 After 3 Years: $21150 After 4 Years: $28200 After 4 Years, Tier III housing costs $9320 more than Tier I.

	Tier II (Private)
	Per Semester: $2868 After 1 Year: $5736 After 2 Years: $11472 After 3 Years: $17208 After 4 Years: $22944 After 4 Years, Tier II (Private) housing costs $4064 more than Tier I.

	Tier III (Private)
	Per Semester: $4054 After 1 Year: $8108 After 2 Years: $16216 After 3 Years: $24324 After 4 Years: $32432 After 4 Years, Tier III (Private) housing costs $13552 more than Tier I.