School Highlights
Platt College-Miller-Motte Technical-Charleston serves 309 students (97% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Enrollment: 309 students
- Private-state tuition: $10,360
- Acceptance Rate: 82%
- Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 71%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Platt College-Miller-Motte Technical-Charleston ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five years.
Platt College-Miller-Motte Technical-Charleston
(SC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
36 staff
142 staff

Number of Programs Offered
5
5
Student Body
The student population of Platt College-Miller-Motte Technical-Charleston has declined by 50% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five years.
The Platt College-Miller-Motte Technical-Charleston diversity score of 0.53 is less than the state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has grown by 13% over five years.
Total Enrollment
309 students
1,813 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1

# Full-Time Students
299 students
646 students

# Part-Time Students
10 students
1,167 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
581 students
359 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
299 students
646 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
10 students
1,317 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
2 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
260 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a

% Asian
1%
2%

% Hispanic
5%
5%

% Black
62%
24%

% White
29%
62%

% Two or more races
2%
4%

% Unknown races
2%
3%


Diversity Score
0.53
0.55

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
34%
24%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
2.47%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,100
$28,800

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $10,360 is more than the state average of $10,258. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$10,360
$10,258

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
74%
95%

Median Debt for Graduates
$14,000
$11,729

Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$5,500

Acceptance Rate
82%
79%

SAT Reading
n/a
430
SAT Math
n/a
458
SAT Writing
n/a
413
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
18
ACT Writing
n/a
6
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Platt College-Miller-Motte Technical-Charleston cost?
Platt College-Miller-Motte Technical-Charleston's private state tuition is approximately $10,360.
What schools are Platt College-Miller-Motte Technical-Charleston often compared to?
Platt College-Miller-Motte Technical-Charlestonis often viewed alongside schools like Trident Technical College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Platt College-Miller-Motte Technical-Charleston?
The acceptance rate of Platt College-Miller-Motte Technical-Charleston is 82%, which is higher than the state average of 79%.
What is Platt College-Miller-Motte Technical-Charleston's ranking?
Platt College-Miller-Motte Technical-Charleston ranks among the top 20% of community college in South Carolina for: Average community college minority breakdown and Highest completion rates.
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