Spotlight on the College of Charleston

Located in historic Charleston, South Carolina, the College of Charleston has a rich past dating back to 1770. The college has a liberal arts core curriculum, and traditional majors such as English, history, political science and psychology are all popular. Undergraduates will also find some strong pre-professional programs in business and communication studies.

As a public liberal arts college, the College of Charleston represents a great educational value. The school has a 13 to 1 student / faculty ratio and an average class size of 21. Thus, students can expect a lot of interaction with faculty, but South Carolina residents paid just $8,400 for tuition in the 2008-9 academic year. Out-of-state students will have an overall price tag that's comparable to some of the least expensive private liberal arts colleges (and far less than the top liberal arts colleges).

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To learn more about the College of Charleston, be sure to check out the College of Charleston profile and visit the official C of C website.

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