College of Charleston Admission
Application Fee
$60
Graduate Application Fee
$60
Acceptance Rate
72.00%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
13.73%
Freshmen Enrollment
2,210
SAT Scores
1,210
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 22,020 students have applied and 16,666 students have allowed to admit to College of Charleston (Acceptance rate: 75.69%). C of Charleston's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 13.26 % where 2,210 students have finally enrolled out of 16,666 admitted students.
C of Charleston acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Charleston Southern University and Columbia International University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 85.30%).
C of Charleston enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 23.23%).
How to Apply to College of Charleston
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply C of Charleston. C of Charleston offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://admissions.cofc.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.cofc.edu/apply |
| Financial Aid | https://finaid.cofc.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://cofc.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx |
| Veterans Tuition | https://finaid.cofc.edu/types-of-financial-aid/veterans-benefits/index.php |
| Athletic | https://institutional-research.cofc.edu/docs/reports/heoa/heoa_srtkgradrates.pdf |
| Disability Service | https://disabilityservices.cofc.edu/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at C of Charleston and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at College of Charleston is 1,210 and the average ACT score is 27. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of College of Charleston is higher (competitive score) than the schools (average score is 1,045). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| College of Charleston | 1,210 | 27 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,045 | 20 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina | 1,090 | 66 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At College of Charleston, 537 students submitted SAT scores (24% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,210 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 580 | 620 | 660 |
| Mathematics | 550 | 590 | 640 |
| Total | 1,130 | 1,210 | 1,300 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At College of Charleston, 309 students submitted ACT scores (14% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 27 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 24 | 27 | 30 |
| English | 24 | 27 | 32 |
| Mathematics | 22 | 25 | 27 |
C of Charleston Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to College of Charleston. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
4 items are Considered if submitted - Recommendations, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |