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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 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
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
Composite SAT Range
1140 - 1290
Math SAT Range
550 - 640
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
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 Time8%
Part Time56%
In State44%
Out-of-StateData 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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