Welcome
College of Charleston is a nationally recognized, public liberal arts and sciences university in the heart of historic Charleston, offering a wide range of education programs including engineering, computer science, and math. Founded in 1770, the College is among the nation’s top universities for quality education, student life and affordability.
Academic distinction is earned through an integrated, interdisciplinary, experiential liberal arts core that equips every student to succeed academically and professionally in a globally connected world. We honor tradition, celebrates the power of diverse thought, and move forward through innovation and transformation.
The college is known for graduating well-rounded students that are highly sought after by employers and it has a very high rate of work and continued studies.
Our goal is to enhance every student experience and success, providing easy, centralized access to academic support resources and access to physical, emotional, social and financial wellness services. Our greatest purpose is to create a welcoming environment where all students feel they belong.
The College of Charleston, an NCAA Division I university, boasts 19 varsity sports teams with over 300 student-athletes, and we are aiming for more conference championships, national tournaments and national titles.
Centrally located in downtown Charleston, one of the most beautiful historic and popular cities in the country, the college engages with the city by hosting events on campus, connecting students with major city events for internship opportunities and being a lively, public space for everyone to enjoy.
With our coastal location, vibrant student and campus life, quality academic programs, and corporate partners, the College of Charleston is truly one of the nation’s great public universities. Learn more about what the College has to offer, from our rich 250+- year academic history to our state-of-the-art facilities, and distinguished faculty.
Discover more about the College here: https://charleston.edu/about/index.php
Provides students with practical experiences that take their academics to the next level, with, “tons of opportunities to gain the authentic, real-world experience they need to launch great careers.”
The Princeton Review, Colleges That Create Futures Edition, quote about the College of Charleston