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Real-world education meets a world-class city at . Home of the Cougars since 1770.
(1731)

The College of Charleston is a nationally recognized, public liberal arts and sciences university located in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1770, the College is among the nation’s top universities for quality education, student life and affordability. The College offers a distinctive combination of a beautiful and historic campus, modern facilities and cutting-edge programs. Students from all 50 states and some 71 countries choose the College of Charleston for its small-college feel blended with the advantages and diversity of an urban, mid-sized university. The College provides a creative and intellectually stimulating environment where students are challenged by a committed and caring faculty of 500 distinguished teacher-scholars, all in an incomparable setting.

10/16/2026

Have a great weekend! �

10/13/2026

We could look at this view all day.

Which angle of Randolph Hall is your favorite?

10/12/2026

From class to everything in between, come along for the day!

10/05/2026

“Our MBA program is designed to prepare students not just for their next job, but for long-term career success.”

That impact is earning national recognition.

Bloomberg Businessweek has recognized the College of Charleston’s full-time, one-year MBA program on its 2026–27 Best Business Schools list, making it the only MBA program in South Carolina to receive this distinction.

For our students and graduates, it’s another reflection of what makes the College of Charleston MBA experience distinctive: a personalized education designed to make a lasting impact.

Interested in learning more? Explore the College of Charleston MBA program and read the full story about this national recognition through the links in the comments.

10/02/2026

Friday campus commute �

10/01/2026

“It’s always provided me with space for experimentation and community, and I cherish the opportunity to help my students build that for themselves.”

For Charlie Maybee ’10, dance has always been more than movement. It’s a way to explore, experiment and connect with others.

Now a College of Charleston professor, Maybee brings that same spirit of creativity and curiosity into the classroom, encouraging students to find their own voices through movement and performance.

Read his story, “Moving Into the Light,” and get to know the dancer, artist and educator helping the next generation find their rhythm: https://today.charleston.edu/2026/09/30/moving-into-the-light-a-dancing-story-charlie-maybee/

09/30/2026

Your POV snippets of September 💌

09/29/2026

A cup of Charleston ☕️🌴
Straight from the source: our Cougars’ favorite coffee spots

09/23/2026

Greetings from Charleston 💌

09/22/2026

11 years. Still making waves. 🌴❤️

U.S. News and World Report has recognized the College of Charleston as a top university for the 11th consecutive year!

Read more about this year's rankings 👇

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U.S. News and World Report Ranks College of Charleston a Top University for 11th Consecutive Year, along with other accolades.

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66 George Street
Charleston, SC
29424

Telephone

(843)8055507

Website

https://charleston.edu/

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