Residence Halls
Find your home away from home.
Location, location, location. We know that living on campus is convenient. But it can also help college students succeed academically and emotionally! Learn more about the housing-application process for first-year students, transfer students or returning students.
Your options include suite-style and apartment-style residence halls as well as historic houses.
All College of Charleston halls and houses have:
- air conditioning
- free washers and dryers
- free high-speed Wi-Fi
- either a MicroFridge, kitchenette or full kitchen
Using the building links below, you can read about a residence hall or historic house, see sample floor plans and learn about amenities. Rates can be found at the bottom of the page.
Housing Definitions and Types
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Housing Definitions
Private room: Student has their own bedroom but shares common spaces, including bathrooms
Double room: Student shares a bedroom with one other person
Triple room: Student shares a bedroom with two other people
Quadruple room: Student shares a bedroom with three other people
MicroFridge: Microwave and small refrigerator combination. Refrigerator may have small freezer
Kitchenette: Full size refrigerator, microwave, sink and storage area
Kitchenette with induction cooktop: Full-size refrigerator, microwave, sink, induction cooktop and storage area
Full kitchen: Full-size refrigerator, microwave, sink, range with stove, dishwasher (unless noted) and storage area
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Suites
Suites have a common space and bathroom(s) that students share with their roommate(s) and suitemates. Some suites have kitchenettes. Click on the building name to learn more about each one.
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Jack and Jill Suites
Jack and Jill suites have an entrance to a bedroom from a common hallway and an internal shared bathroom that students share with their roommate(s) and suitemates.
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Apartments
Apartments have a full kitchen with a dishwasher, common space and bathrooms that students share with their roommate(s) and suitemates. Some have a washer/dryer in the apartment and others have shared laundry rooms in the building.
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Historic Houses
Get the full Charleston experience in one of our charming historic homes. Each house has a unique layout, but all bedrooms are furnished and every house has access to free washer(s) and dryer(s). Review the variety of houses available and learn more on the Historic Houses page.
Language and Theme Houses
2 Bull Street: Women's and Gender Studies House
6 Bull Street: La Maison Francaise
8 Bull Street: La Casa HispanaHistoric Houses
4 Bull Street female
24 Bull Street: male
24 Bull Annex: male
70 Coming Street: female
72 Coming Street: female
12 Glebe Street: co-ed by room
16 1/2 Glebe Street: female
20 Glebe Street: co-ed by room
298 Meeting Street: co-ed by suite
300 Meeting Street: male
15 St. Philip Street: female
90 Wentworth Street: male
92 Wentworth Street: female
101 Wentworth Street: male
103 Wentworth Street: female -
Greek Houses
To live in a Greek house, students must be a member in good standing of the Greek organization. First-semester, first-year students are not allowed to live in any Greek houses. Learn more on the Historic Houses page.
28 Coming Street: Kappa Alpha Theta
32 Coming Street: Kappa Delta
34 Coming Street: Zeta Tau Alpha
36 Coming Street: Alpha Delta Pi
38 Coming Street: Chi Omega
17 St. Philip Street: Delta Gamma
99 Wentworth Street: Sigma Nu
105 Wentworth Street: Sigma Kappa
Hall Availability
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First-Year Students
Berry Hall - Suite | Double, Triple or Quadruple Rooms | MicroFridge
Craig Hall - Suite | Double Rooms | MicroFridge
Liberty Street - Jack and Jill Suite | Double and Triple Rooms | MicroFridge
McAlister Hall - Suite | Double Rooms | Kitchenette
McConnell Hall - Suite | Double Rooms | Kitchenette
Warren Place - Apartment | Double Rooms | Full Kitchen -
Returning Students
George Street Apartments - Apartment | Private Rooms | Full Kitchen | Laundry in Unit
Historic Houses - House | Layouts Vary | Private, Double, Triple, Quadruple Rooms | Full Kitchen (Dishwasher in Some)
Kelly House - Apartment or Townhome | Private or Double Rooms | Full Kitchen
Rutledge Rivers - Suite | Private or Double Rooms | Kitchenette with Induction Stovetop
20 Warren Place - Apartment | Private or Double Rooms | Full Kitchen
99 St. Philip Street - Apartment | Double Rooms | Full Kitchen | TV & Laundry in Unit
Housing Rates
The following pricing is for the 2024-2025 academic year. Hall/house availability is subject to change.
The Housing Contract is a binding contract for the entire academic year (two semesters) from August to May. Housing rates are approved by the Board of Trustees.
All rates are per person, per semester
61 Vandy Private: $6,800 (not available for 2025-2026)
99 St. Philip Street Double: $5,127
Berry Hall Double: $3,874; Triple: $3,532
Craig Hall Double: $3,874
George Street Apartments Private: $6,800
Historic Houses Private: $4,899; Double: $4,330; Triple: $3,931; Quadruple: $3,564
Liberty Hall Double: $5,127; Triple: $4,431
Kelly House Private: $5,868; Double: $5,127
McAlister Hall Double: $5,127
McConnell Hall Double: $4,410
Rutledge Rivers Private: $5,868; Double: $5,127
Warren Place (1, 10 and 20 Warren) Private: $5,868; Double: $5,127