College of Charleston Campus Life

Demographic Breakdown

% of undergrads on campus: 30%
% of undergrads owning a car?: N/A
% of males in fraternities: 13.1%
% of females in sororities: 15.6%
% of students on-campus (weekends): 50%
On-campus housing availibility: Yes
Housing assistance programs?: 30%
Housing available for all students?: No
Off-campus assistance?: Yes

Housing Stats

Types of available housing: coed dorms (41%), women's dorms (24%), men's dorms (7%), sorority housing (2%), fraternity housing (2%), apartment for single students (18%), other housing options (6%)
% college-owned singles: 5%
% college-owned doubles: 30%
% college-owned triples: 46%
% college-owned apartments: 19%
% college-owned other: N/A
Number of college-owned residences: 41
% of rooms with sprinkler systems: 34%
% of rooms with fire alarms: 100%
% of rooms with high-speed internet: 100%

Campus Geography

Campus size:52 acres
Nearest airport location (miles): Charleston (12)
Nearest train station (miles): North Charleston (15)
Nearest bus station (miles): North Charleston (15)
Public transport on campus?: Yes
Cars allowed on campus?: No

Employment

School employment opportunities?: Yes
Average undergraduate earnings ($$): 5,070
Freshmen not encouraged to work?: No
% undergraduates employed: 18%

ROTC/Alcohol Policy

Army ROTC presence?: N/A
Navy ROTC presence?: N/A
Airforce ROTC presence?: Offered at cooperating institution (Charleston Southern University)
Alcohol permitted (wet campus)?: Yes
Other campus rules: class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited
Well-known campus events Midnight Breakfasts, Student Alumni Association Oozeball Tournament, Bingo, International Club - Taste of the World, Spanish Club - La Noche Latina, All Greek Battle of the Party Walks, NPHC Step Show , Senior Week, Greek Week, Homecoming, Fun Fridays, Cougarpalooza