Tuition and Fees 2023/24
Tuition and fees apply to all classes, regardless of delivery method (in person, online or hybrid) unless otherwise stated. All tuition and fees are approved by the Board of Trustees and no other fees are charged to students for classes they are enrolled unless posted to the list below. The tuition and fees listed on the page are per semester.
Fall 2023 Spring 2024 Undergraduate Tuition Rates
Fall 2023 Spring 2024 Graduate Tuition Rates
Fall 2023 Spring 2024 Bachelor of Professional Studies Tuition Rates
Summer 2024 Tuition Rates
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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 |
| HSH Experiential Learning Course Fee | $100 | $100 |
| PEAC Women's Self Defense | $108 | $108 |
| PEAC Surfing | $60 | $60 |
| 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 | $60 | $60 |
| Application Fee – Paper | $60 | $90 |
| Orientation Fee | $133 | |
| Graduate Matriculation Fee | $45 | |
| Convocation Fee | $15 | |
| Graduation Fee | $25 | $25 |
| Bridge Program Fee | $1,450 | |
| Graduation Application Late Fee | $25 | $25 |
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Transcript Fee |
$12 | $12 |
| Transcript Fee- Electronic | $10 | $10 |
| 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 | $150 | $150 |
| Teachers Cadet Fee (High School) | $50 | $50 |
| Audit Fee (Per Credit Hour) |
$522 resident $1,517 non resident |
$574 resident $1,668 non resident |
| 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 | |
| Executive MBA Program Fee | $11,500 | |
| Reach General Program Fee | $14,800 | |
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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 ID for all students, faculty and staff; it’s your key to campus events, facilities and services. Use it to access your meal plan, Dining Dollars and Cougar Cash (our on-campus debit system). Use it for free admission to all CofC sporting events and for free rides with CARTA. And use it as your CofC library card! Your first Cougar Card is free.
Deposit funds to Cougar Cash or Dining Dollars online using the eBill system and funds will be available within two hours. You may also deposit funds in person at Campus Services HQ at 162 Calhoun St. and funds will be available immediately. Please go to the Campus Services website to learn more about using Cougar Cash.
Report lost or stolen cards immediately to Campus Services HQ, 843.953.1100 or, after regular business hours, to Public Safety, 843.953.5609.
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.