A superior public university with originality to spare.
The College of Charleston is unlike any other public university. We’ve built a culture that celebrates the power of diverse thought. Where different and unique perspectives unite to shape a brighter, better future. A nationally recognized, public liberal arts and sciences university in the heart of historic Charleston. Founded in 1770, the College is among the nation’s top universities for quality education, student life and affordability.
MISSION, VISION & VALUES
Founded in 1770, the College of Charleston is a public university grounded in the principles of the liberal arts and committed to developing ethically centered, intellectually versatile and globally fluent citizens who create innovative solutions to social, economic and environmental challenges.The Mission Statement (also called the Statement of Purpose) has been approved or revised by the State College Board of Trustees or the College of Charleston Board of Trustees on January 16, 1974; March 12, 1986; January 16, 1991; February 15, 1994; July 13, 2006; July 23, 2014; August 25, 2014; and May 7, 2020.
VISION
The College of Charleston will be a transformative national university redefining liberal arts education through innovation.
CORE VALUES
- INTEGRITY
- ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
- LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION
- DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
- STUDENT CENTEREDNESS
- INNOVATION
- PUBLIC MISSION
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
As one of our core values, we create and nurture a diverse and inclusive community demonstrated through our thoughts, words and actions. We value and respect the unique perspectives, backgrounds and experiences every individual has to offer.
Careers at the College of Charleston
Located in the heart of historic downtown Charleston, South Carolina, the College of Charleston is a nationally recognized, public, liberal arts and sciences university. Our beautiful and historic campus, student-focused programs, and contemporary facilities attract approximately 11,000 students from across the region, U.S., and internationally. Our students are immersed in a collaborative and supportive environment that enables them to form great relationships with our faculty and staff. Colleagues from various backgrounds – private sector, armed forces, and other higher education institutions – form our diverse team, which includes over 500 distinguished teacher-scholars. If you share our core values and our goal to create an inclusive campus that inspires excellence and innovation, consider a career at the College of Charleston.