Platt College-Miller-Motte Technical-Charleston

8085 Rivers Ave., Ste E
Charleston, SC 29418
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School Highlights

Platt College-Miller-Motte Technical-Charleston serves 671 students (68% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 48%.

Top Placements

Platt College-Miller-Motte Technical-Charleston places among the top 20% of community colleges in South Carolina for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Platt College-Miller-Motte Technical-Charleston(SC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate for-profitPublic
Total Faculty34 staff60 staff
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Number of Programs Offered66

Student Body

The student population of Platt College-Miller-Motte Technical-Charleston has grown by 5% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five years.
The Platt College-Miller-Motte Technical-Charleston diversity score of 0.46 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has declined by 17% over five years.
Total Enrollment671 students1,554 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio20:124:1
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# Full-Time Students456 students708 students
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# Part-Time Students215 students846 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan		-
1%
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% Asian		-
2%
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% Hispanic
2%
5%
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% Black
70%
27%
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% White
22%
52%
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% Two or more races
1%
3%
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% Non Resident races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
4%
7%
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Diversity Score0.460.65
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College Completion Rate
30%
18%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$25,100$28,900
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Finances and Admission

The private state tuition of $10,360 is less than the state average of $11,507. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$10,360$11,507
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid68%94%
This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Platt College-Miller-Motte Technical-Charleston and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in SC by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates$16,500$12,001
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Platt College-Miller-Motte Technical-Charleston and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in SC by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts$7,939$5,500
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Platt College-Miller-Motte Technical-Charleston and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in SC by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Acceptance Rate82%79%
This chart display the percent admitted of Platt College-Miller-Motte Technical-Charleston and the community college average percent admitted of SC by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Platt College-Miller-Motte Technical-Charleston is Trident Technical College (1.9 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Trident Technical College
    Public
    12,148 students | 1.90 Mi7000 Rivers Avenue
    Charleston,  SC  29423
    (843) 574-6111     1.9012,148
  • Williamsburg Technical College
    Public
    737 students | 49.00 Mi601 Martin Luther King Jr Ave
    Kingstree,  SC  29556
    (843) 355-4110     49.00737
  • Technical College of the Lowcountry
    Public
    2,247 students | 52.60 Mi921 Ribaut Road
    Beaufort,  SC  29901
    (800) 768-8252     52.602,247
  • Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
    Public
    2,387 students | 61.20 Mi3250 Saint Matthews Rd
    Orangeburg,  SC  29118
    (803) 536-0311     61.202,387
  • Denmark Technical College
    Public
    489 students | 67.40 Mi1126 Solomon Blatt Blvd
    Denmark,  SC  29042
    (803) 793-5100     67.40489
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 671 students
  • Private-state tuition: $10,360
  • Acceptance Rate: 82%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
  • Minority enrollment: 78%
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The average community college acceptance rate in South Carolina is 67%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

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