Financial Aid at C of Charleston
Financial Aid Amount Received
$8,307 (22.54% of tuition)
Percent of Financial Aid Received
98% of 9,972 students
9,743 undergraduate students (98% of all students) have received grants, scholarships, and/or federal student loans at College of Charleston. The percentage of students who received financial aid much higher compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina.
Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Charleston Southern University and Columbia International University, the percentage of students who received financial aid is much higher (the average of the schools is 76.67%).
Undergraduate Financial Aid by Type
The average amount of grants of scholarship aid is $8,307 and the average loan amount is $6,322. The average financial aid amount is 22.54% of tuition & fees based on out-of-state rate (tuition & fees: $36,858).
| Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Total Amount of Aid Received | Average Amount of Aid Received | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 9,743 | 98% | $80,935,005 | $8,307 |
| Pell Grants | 2,057 | 21% | $9,640,104 | $4,686 |
| Federal Students Loans | 3,946 | 40% | $24,947,897 | $6,322 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid Comparison Chart
First-time (full-time) Undergraduate Students Financial Aid
For the full-time, first-time undergraduate students (freshmen, in most cases), 2,459 students have received one or more types of financial aid at College of Charleston.
The average amount of federal, state, local or institutional grant aid is $9,499 and the average amount of student loans awarded to full-time first-time undergraduate students is $9,150.
The following table shows the financial data by type of aid at College of Charleston.
First-time Undergraduate Financial Aid by Type
| Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Total Amount of Aid Received | Average Amount of Aid Received | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 2,460 | 100% | - | - |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,459 | 100% | $23,356,912 | $9,499 |
| Federal Grants | 2,450 | 99% | $5,186,162 | $2,117 |
| Pell Grants | 499 | 20% | $2,442,691 | $4,895 |
| Other Federal Grants | 2,442 | 99% | $2,743,471 | $1,123 |
| State/Local Grants | 1,085 | 44% | $5,924,432 | $5,460 |
| Institutional Grants | 1,417 | 58% | $12,246,318 | $8,642 |
| Student Loans | 1,262 | 51% | $11,547,211 | $9,150 |
| Federal Student Loans | 1,230 | 50% | $6,470,517 | $5,261 |
| Other Student Loans | 234 | 9% | $5,076,694 | $21,695 |
Financial Aid by Income Level
The following table summarizes the number of schools receiving financial aid and its average amount by income levels at College of Charleston.
| Income Level | # of Students | # of Students Receiving Aid | Total Amount of Aid Received | Average Amount of Aid Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Income Level | - | - | $8,986,409 | $11,778 |
| 0 - $30,000 | 154 | 154 | $2,750,600 | $17,861 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | 109 | 109 | $1,838,002 | $16,862 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | 123 | 123 | $1,769,746 | $14,388 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | 116 | 116 | $974,541 | $8,401 |
| $110,001 - more | 261 | 261 | $1,653,520 | $6,335 |
Paid Tuition Rates by Residency
At College of Charleston, for the first-time/full-time students, 855 students have paid in-state rate of tuition and 1,283 students have paid out-of-state tuition rate. In addition, 326 students have paid in-district rate of tuition.
| # of Students | |
|---|---|
| In-District Rate | 326 |
| In-State Rate | 855 |
| Out-of-State Rate | 1,283 |
| Un-known | 0 |
Number of Students by Living Arrangement (Freshmen)
At College of Charleston, 974 full-time/first-time students live on-campus such as dormitory and campus-owned apartments, and 48 students live off-campus. In addition, 52 students live with their family.
| # of Students | |
|---|---|
| Living On-Campus | 974 |
| Living Off-Campus | 48 |
| Living with Family | 52 |
| Un-known | 30 |