College of Charleston Class of 2030: By the Numbers
Meet the College of Charleston Class of 2030 with facts and figures about the newest class of Cougars, including where they’re from and more.
A new academic year at the College of Charleston marks the arrival of a new generation of Cougars – its biggest yet!
“This past year, we had a record number of undergraduate applications, which has led to a record first-year class,” says College of Charleston President Andrew T. Hsu. “If you read the headlines about higher education, many colleges and universities are not in that position, and I want to thank everyone on campus – faculty, staff and students – for their continued hard work in promoting and showcasing our institution, making it one of the best in the country.”
Trish Priest, dean of undergraduate admissions, agrees.
“Enrolling students is a team effort – and Wow, did the entire College of Charleston team come through,” she says. “Through the hard work and dedication of so many people, we are excited to welcome this record class to campus.”
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.
Class of 2030: By the Numbers*
- Number of first-year students (*as of Aug. 26): 2,755
- Number of states: 52, along with D.C. and overseas military bases
- Number of countries represented (excluding U.S.): 21
- Number of students from one state other than S.C.: 200, New Jersey
- Farthest number of miles traveled to attend the College of Charleston by a student: 9,896 (Australia)
- Highest ACT Score: 36
- Highest SAT Score: 1510
- Highest GPA: 5.622
- Number of high schools represented: 1,375
Class of 2030: A Closer Look
- 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, Vietnam
- 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)
Class of 2030: Academic Profile*
- 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).
Honors College Class of 2030: Academic Profile
- 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.
