Tuition and Fees 2018/19
Per Semester
| Tuition and Fees 2018/2019 | Undergraduate | Graduate |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time fees (12 Hours or More) | ||
| Total In-State |
$6,209 |
$6,830 |
| Total Out-of-State | $15,800 | $17,380 |
| Part-time Fees (Less than 12 hours and any SUMMER registration) | ||
| In-State |
$517/credit |
$569/credit |
| Out-of-State | $1,317/credit |
$1,448/credit |
|
School of Professional Studies (Bachelor of Professional Studies) |
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| Full Time - In-State | $4,500 | |
| Full Time - Out-of-State | $11,677 | |
| Instate | $375/credit | |
| Out-of-State | $973/credit | |
| Part Time Fees (Fee Breakdown Below) | $15 Total | $15 Total |
| **Activity/Health Fee (Part Time) | $5 | $5 |
| **Registration Fee (Part Time) | $5 | $5 |
| **Library Fee (Part Time) | $5 | $5 |
| Technology Fee (Freshman Full-time) | $130 | |
| Technology Fee (Freshman Part-time) | $11 per hour | |
| Technology Fee (Upperclassmen Full-time) | $170 | $170 |
| Technology Fee (Upperclassmen Part-time) | $14 per hour | $14 per hour |
|
Library Fee (Freshman Full-time) |
$30 | |
|
Library Fee(Freshman Part-time) |
$2.50 per hour | |
|
Library Fee (Upperclassmen Full-time) |
$60 | $60 |
|
Library Fee (Upperclassmen Part-time) |
$5 per hour | $5 per hour |
COURSE FEES** |
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| **NON-REFUNDABLE AFTER THE END OF THE ADD/DROP PERIOD | ||
| Undergraduate | Graduate | |
| Laboratory Fees | ||
| Biology | $75 | $75 |
| Chemistry | $125 | $125 |
| Geology | $75 | $75 |
| Physics | $75 | $75 |
| Astronomy | $75 | $75 |
| Computer Science Lab Fee | $60 | $60 |
| Language Lab Fee | $35 | $35 |
| Applied Music Fee | ||
| ½ Hour Course | $225 | $225 |
| 1 Hour Course | $450 | $450 |
| Studio Arts Fees (“Arts” Courses) | $75 | $75 |
| Psychology Lab Fee | $75 | $75 |
| PEAC Course Fee | $30 | $30 |
| ATEP Course Fee | $65 | $65 |
| EXCS Course Fee | $90 | $90 |
| PEAC Women's Self Defense | $108 | $108 |
| PEAC Surfing | $60 | $60 |
| Science and Math Fee for Teachers | $50 | $50 |
| Photography Course Fee | $75 | $75 |
| Anthropology Course Fee (ANTH 493) | $15 per credit | $15 per credit |
| Anthropology Course Fee (ANTH 336) | $50 | $50 |
| Ice Skating Fee | $285 | $285 |
| PE/Health 202 Lab Activities | $125 | $125 |
| Outdoor Education | $300 | $300 |
| Sailing Fee | $300 | $300 |
| Golf Fee | $45 | $45 |
| Scuba Fee | $85 | $85 |
| Standup Paddleboarding | $240 | $240 |
| Coastal Kayaking | $300 | $300 |
| School of Business Fee (300 and 400 Level Classes) | $75 per credit | $75 per credit |
| School of Science and Math Fee (300 and 400 Level Classes) | $50 per credit | $50 per credit |
| Undergraduate | Graduate | |
| Application Fee – Electronic | $50 | $50 |
| Application Fee – Paper | $50 | $90 |
| Orientation Fee | $100 | $45 |
| Convocation Fee | $15 | |
| Graduation Fee | $25 | $25 |
| Bridge Program Fee | $1450 | |
| Graduation Application Late Fee | $25 | $25 |
|
Transcript Fee |
$12 | $12 |
| Transcript Fee- Electronic | $10 | $10 |
| Duplicate Diploma Fee | $8 | $8 |
| Additional Fee for Fax | $5 | $5 |
| Math Placement Fee | $25 | |
| Contract Courses | $140 | |
| Out of State Differential | $200 | |
| Special Project Contract Courses | ||
| 3 Hour Course | $150 | |
| Out of State Differential | $240 | |
| 2 Hour Course | $100 | |
| Out of State Differential | $160 | |
| 1 Hour Course | $50 | |
| Out of State Differential | $80 | |
| Study Abroad Fee (Fall and Spring) | $50 | $50 |
| Study Abroad Fee (Summer) | $150 | $150 |
| Teachers Cadet Fee (High School) | $50 | |
| Audit Fee (Per Credit Hour) | $517 instate/$1,317 out of state | $569 instate/$1,448 out of state |
| High School Dual Enrollment (Per Course) | $450 | |
| Summer School Drop Fee (Per Course) | $250 | $250 |
| Senior Citizens Registration | $50 | $50 |
| Duplicate ID | $20 | $20 |
| Payment Plan Fee | $40 | $40 |
| Returned Check Fee | $30 | $30 |
| Late Payment Fee | 3.75% | 3.75% |
| MBA Program Fee | $10,200 | |
| Reach General Program Fee Instate | $16,000 | |
| Reach General Program Fee Out of State | $24,000 | |
| Reach Residental Support | $3,300 | |
| Reach Life Skills Instruction | $1,600 | |
|
Counseling-Non-Cancellation Fee (Per Appointment) |
$25 | $25 |
Per Academic Year
The maximum undergraduate part-time and graduate fees per student per semester will not exceed the total academic and general fees for full-time students.
Persons 60 years old or older may qualify for free tuition but will pay a nominal fee and course fees.
*SC resident: Students shall be considered residents of South Carolina if they or their parents are legal residents of the state in accordance with legislation of the South Carolina General Assembly. Contact the Legal Residency Office for information and applications. Military persons on active duty stationed in South Carolina and their dependents may be eligible to pay instate fees, but must be approved by the Legal Residency Office.
Cougar Cards
The Cougar Card is the official College of Charleston campus card for all students, faculty, and staff. It is used for identification, security, and access to campus buildings and services. The Cougar Card has many features. Funds placed in the Cougar Cash account can be used for purchases at the bookstore, dining locations, copy center, mail services and Clyde’s Convenience Store. This is a prepaid account and payments are made in Cougar Card Services or the Treasurer's Office. The Cougar Card can be used for campus vending in selected beverage and snack machines as well as library copy machines and printers. Report lost or stolen cards immediately to Cougar Card Services, 953-1100 or Public Safety, 953-5609.
NOTE: The college is prohibited by law from performing bank services and therefore cannot make full or partial refunds of discretionary accounts to students still enrolled in school
Auditing Courses
Persons wishing to audit regular academic courses at the college must pay any special courses fees and full per-credit-hour costs.