School Highlights
Southeastern College-Charleston serves 226 students (68% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 48%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 226 students
- Acceptance Rate: 98%
- Minority enrollment: 64%
- 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
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
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Southeastern College-Charleston has declined by 53% over five years.
The Southeastern College-Charleston diversity score of 0.63 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
226 students
1,870 students
# Full-Time Students
154 students
661 students
# Part-Time Students
72 students
1,209 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
226 students
661 students
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
48%
29%
% White
36%
52%
% Two or more races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
95%
26%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
95%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
98%
77%
Source: 2025 (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 98%, which is higher than the state average of 77%.
What is Southeastern College-Charleston's ranking?
Southeastern College-Charleston ranks among the top 20% of community college in South Carolina for: 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)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Trident Technical College
Public
7000 Rivers Avenue
Charleston, SC 29423
(843) 574-6111
Charleston, SC 29423
(843) 574-6111
1.7 miles
Enrollment: 13,552 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 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: 2,461 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 In-state tuition: $4,660 Out-state tuition: $8,812 Minority enrollment: 56%
601 Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 355-4110
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 355-4110
52.3 miles
Enrollment: 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 In-state tuition: $3,876 Out-state tuition: $7,260 Minority enrollment: 73%
3250 Saint Matthews Rd
Orangeburg, SC 29118
(803) 536-0311
Orangeburg, SC 29118
(803) 536-0311
64.2 miles
Enrollment: 2,106 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 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: 2,208 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Acceptance rate: 73% In-state tuition: $21,360 Out-state tuition: $32,406 Minority enrollment: 41%
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