by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for College of Charleston, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at College of Charleston ran $12,978 each year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $38,296. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Of that total, required fees totaled $460 in-state and $460 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,518 | $37,836 |
| Fees | $460 | $460 |
| Total | $12,978 | $38,296 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What does College of Charleston cost if you attend part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To put that price in context, here is how College of Charleston costs compare against other schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In SC | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, College of Charleston sits above the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the College of Charleston Financial Aid page for details.
The table below shows 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 |
The chart here shows how tuition at C of C has changed across the reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition rose 4.0%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $39,808 the year ahead.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 0.00%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $12,978. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 3.60%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $39,676.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $12,978 | $39,676 |
| In 2 Years | $12,978 | $41,105 |
| In 3 Years | $12,978 | $42,586 |
| In 4 Years | $12,978 | $44,120 |
| In 5 Years | $12,978 | $45,710 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $167,487, or close to $51,912 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For more on the aid available at College of Charleston, head to the College of Charleston Financial Aid page.
