School Highlights
Southeastern College-Charleston serves 232 students (71% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 48%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 232 students
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Minority enrollment: 65%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Southeastern College-Charleston ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
Completion Rates
School Overview
Southeastern College-Charleston
(SC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
177 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Southeastern College-Charleston has declined by 10% over five years.
The Southeastern College-Charleston diversity score of 0.66 is more than the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has grown by 34% over five years.
Total Enrollment
232 students
1,971 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
# Full-Time Students
165 students
622 students
# Part-Time Students
67 students
1,349 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
279 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
232 students
605 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
8 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,965 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
32 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
260 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
47%
29%
% White
35%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.63
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
95%
26%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
17%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
88%
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: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 09/17/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Southeastern College-Charleston?
The acceptance rate of Southeastern College-Charleston is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 88%.
What is Southeastern College-Charleston's ranking?
Southeastern College-Charleston ranks among the top 20% of community college in South Carolina for: Diversity in US community colleges, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Southeastern College-Charleston is Trident Technical College (1.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
7000 Rivers Avenue
Charleston, SC 29423
(843) 574-6111
Charleston, SC 29423
(843) 574-6111
1.7 miles
Enrollment: 18,427 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 In-state tuition: $4,370 Out-state tuition: $7,434 Minority enrollment: 47%
921 Ribaut Road
Beaufort, SC 29901
(800) 768-8252
Beaufort, SC 29901
(800) 768-8252
50.6 miles
Enrollment: 3,151 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 In-state tuition: $4,660 Out-state tuition: $8,812 Minority enrollment: 54%
601 Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 355-4110
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 355-4110
52.3 miles
Enrollment: 943 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 In-state tuition: $3,876 Out-state tuition: $7,260 Minority enrollment: 71%
3250 Saint Matthews Rd
Orangeburg, SC 29118
(803) 536-0311
Orangeburg, SC 29118
(803) 536-0311
64.2 miles
Enrollment: 2,897 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 In-state tuition: $4,861 Out-state tuition: $6,637 Minority enrollment: 66%
1 University Boulevard
Bluffton, SC 29909
(843) 208-8000
Bluffton, SC 29909
(843) 208-8000
67.3 miles
Enrollment: 2,531 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Acceptance rate: 84% In-state tuition: $21,360 Out-state tuition: $32,406 Minority enrollment: 39%
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