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Colleges / College of Charleston

College of Charleston

Charleston, SC 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate76%
Acceptance Rate76%

About College of Charleston

College of Charleston is a public, state college in the city of Charleston, South Carolina. College of Charleston was founded in 1770. The college enrolls around 10,885 students a year, including 9,972 undergraduate students.

College of Charleston Acceptance Rate

It is moderately difficult to get into College of Charleston. College of Charleston admitted 76% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 22,020 applications received in 2022, 16,666 students were offered admission.

College of Charleston Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 76%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate 73%
Early Action Acceptance Rate 84%
Average GPA 4.0
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting ACT scores 84%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 24%

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College of Charleston Campus Tours

College of Charleston is located in the city of Charleston, South Carolina,.

If you want to see College of Charleston for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 26 to Charleston, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Charleston International.

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College Info

66 George Street Charleston, SC 29424

Campus Setting: Urban

College of Charleston Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Jan 15

Transfer Applications are Due

Jun 1

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to College of Charleston is Jan 15.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to College of Charleston is Jun 1.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

College of Charleston SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1140 - 1290

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Math SAT Range

550 - 640

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Reading SAT Range

580 - 660

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1290 and Above

Good

1140 to 1290

Avg

1140 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for College of Charleston students is 1214. Applicants with SAT scores of 1290 and above have a good chance of being admitted to College of Charleston, while applicants with SAT scores between 1140 to 1290 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1140 have a low chance of being offered a spot at College of Charleston.

College of Charleston Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$27,010

In State

$50,890

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$12,518
$36,398
Fees
$460
$460
Housing
$14,032
$14,032
Books
Unknown
Unknown

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Student Life

Wondering what life at College of Charleston is like? There are approximately 10,885 students enrolled at College of Charleston, including 9,972 undergraduate students and 913 graduate students. 92% percent of students attend school full-time, 56% percent are from SC and 44% percent of students are from other states.

92%

Full Time

8%

Part Time

56%

In State

44%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

10,885

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

76%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$12,978

Out-of-State

$36,858

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 15
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