Can you get into College of Charleston?
Charleston, SC · Public · 10,558 students Here is the class that got in, and where your numbers land inside it.
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The admitted class · 2024
What it took to get in
Acceptance rate
60.0%
SAT middle 50%
1140–1310
median 1185
ACT middle 50%
25–30
median 26
Testing
optional
24% submitted an SAT
Graduation rate
65%
within six years
Reported by the college
What College of Charleston actually reads
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It is the most useful thing they say about admissions and almost nobody reads it, because knowing that an essay is very important here and class rank is not considered changes where the work should go.
Very important
The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.
- Grades
- Course rigor
- Class rank
Considered
Looked at, but not decisive on its own.
- Test scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Work experience
Not considered
Reported as playing no part in the decision.
- Legacy
From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether College of Charleston considers each factor, but not how heavily, and it does not ask about extracurriculars, character, or demonstrated interest. Where a school publishes its Common Data Set we use that instead.
Real cost · 2024 data
What families actually pay
The sticker price is $32,362, but almost nobody pays it. Average net price at College of Charleston by family income, after grants and scholarships:
- Under $30k$12,133
- $30k–$48k$13,406
- $48k–$75k$16,797
- $75k–$110k$20,089
- Over $110k$24,996
U.S. Department of Education data: average net price per year for aided first-time students. Your number depends on your family’s finances.
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More on College of Charleston
Harder to get into
About as selective
Common questions
College of Charleston admissions, answered
What is College of Charleston's acceptance rate?
College of Charleston admits 60.0% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).
What SAT score do you need for College of Charleston?
The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1140 and 1310. A score above 1310 clears the 75th percentile; below 1140, the rest of the application has to carry more weight.
Is College of Charleston test-optional?
Yes, College of Charleston is currently test-optional. Submit a score if it falls inside or above the admitted middle 50%.
What does College of Charleston look for in an application?
College of Charleston reports that it weighs grades, course rigor, class rank most heavily. Anything it lists as not considered is worth knowing too, because effort spent there does not count here.
How much does College of Charleston actually cost?
Sticker price is $32,362, but the average family pays $18,960 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $12,133 per year on average.
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