A new academic year at the College of Charleston marks the arrival of a new generation of Cougars. Selected from a record number of applications, the Class of 2030 represents a diverse community of students from across the United States and around the world.
With unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences, these incoming students are ready to make their mark on the College of Charleston and contribute to the vibrant campus community.
Get to know the College of Charleston Class of 2030 through these facts and figures:
Most common predominantly female students’ names: Ava, Olivia, Emma, Lily, Ella
Most common predominantly male students’ names: Jack, Ethan, John, Cameron, Luke, Ryan
Top names that males and females share: Addison, Ryan, Cameron, Peyton, Max
Most popular birth month: August (251 students)
Most popular birthdate: 3/6/2008 (19 students)
13 sets of twins
Largest South Carolina feeder high schools: Wando High School (49), James Island Charter High School (40), Lucy Garrett Beckham High School (32), Ashley Ridge High School (24), Fort Dorchester High School (23)
Largest out-of-state feeder high schools: Saint Mary’s High School, Maryland (8); Seton Hall Preparatory School, New Jersey (8); Charlotte Catholic High School, North Carolina (7); Greenwich High School, Connecticut (7); New Trier Township High School, Illinois (7)
Most popular South Carolina hometowns: Charleston (87), Mount Pleasant (81), Summerville (69), Fort Mill (68), Columbia (53)
Most popular out-of-state hometowns: Charlotte, North Carolina (25); Virginia Beach, Virginia (13); Atlanta, Georgia (12); Annapolis, Maryland (10); Bethesda, Maryland (10)
Countries represented: Germany, Australia, United Kingdom, Canada, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Greece, Italy, Kyrgyzstan, Serbia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Viet Nam
Most popular intended majors among S.C. residents: biology (157), business administration (116), psychology (110), political science (43), marine biology (42), marketing (42)
Most popular intended majors among non-residents: psychology (225), business administration (220), undecided (157), marketing (144), biology (129)
9 in-state valedictorians and 27 in-state salutatorians
2 out-of-state valedictorians
Palmetto Fellows: 117
First-year students enrolled for fall 2030 had a median SAT score of 1160 (in state) and 1210 (out of state), a median ACT score of 25 (in state) and 27 (out of state), and a median GPA of 4.302 (S.C. Uniform Grading Scale) and 3.648 (weighted).
Total number of students: 647
Average GPA – S.C. residents: 5.01 (University Honors Program); 4.79 (General Honors College)
Average GPA – non-residents: 4.23 (University Honors Program); 4.16 (General Honors College)
Number of S.C. residents: 258
Number of non-residents: 389
Honors College Class of 2030: A Closer Look
40 states are represented
483 high schools are represented
120 students are the first in their family to attend college
54 different majors are anticipated
Most popular majors: biology, business administration, marketing, political science, psychology
* This information is provisional and should not be considered official data.
Founded in 1770, the College of Charleston’s mission is to provide students with a world-class education in the arts and sciences, business and technology, engineering and health sciences. Students have more than 150 majors and minors from which to choose — and they often choose to combine several — and complement their academic courses with overseas study, undergraduate research and internships for a truly customized education.
Nearly 12,000 students choose the college for its unique urban, mid-sized university feel. The College, home to undergraduates from across the country and around the globe, provides a creative and intellectually stimulating environment where students are challenged and guided by a committed and caring faculty of distinguished teacher-scholars. The city of Charleston serves as a living and learning laboratory for student experiences and opportunities for career development. The university bridges the old with the new in a setting that is truly extraordinary — where historic character and forward-looking innovation come together to shape a distinctive and inspiring environment for learning. A College of Charleston education focuses on discovery and personal growth, as well as preparation for life, work, and service to our society.
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