College of Charleston: cost & net price by income
Charleston, South Carolina
The average net price at College of Charleston is about $19,518 per year — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $14,750 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $23,397. Published in-state tuition is $12,978. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$14,750/yr
- $30k–$48k$16,208/yr
- $48k–$75k$20,142/yr
- $75k–$110k$22,968/yr
- $110k+$23,397/yr
College of Charleston cost at a glance
- Average net price
- $19,518
- In-state tuition
- $12,978
- Out-of-state tuition
- $36,858
- Students receiving aid
- 20%
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does College of Charleston actually cost after aid?
- The average net price at College of Charleston is about $19,518 per year — the real cost after grants and scholarships, which is usually far below the published sticker price.
- How much does College of Charleston cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at College of Charleston is about $14,750 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at College of Charleston?
- At College of Charleston, published in-state tuition is $12,978 and out-of-state tuition is $36,858 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is College of Charleston worth the cost?
- FindU gives College of Charleston a value grade of A- — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)