College of CharlestonAcceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information

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Deadline
January 15, 2026
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Admissions Department
66 George Street Charleston, SC 29424
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
High School Units Req or Recommended
SubjectReqReco
English44
Mathematics44
Science33
Foreign Language23
Social Studies22
History12
Academic Electives22
Examinations
SubjectRequired UnitsDue in Admissions Office
SAT or ACTRequired for someMarch 1
SAT OnlyNot reportedNot reported
ACT OnlyNot reportedNot reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACTNot reportedNot reported
SAT Subject Tests OnlyNot reportedNot reported
ACT Writing Test PolicyNot reportedNot reported
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
66 George Street
Charleston
SC
29424
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
January 15, 2026
Application Fee
$60
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
Not reported
Accept Offer of Admission
May 1
Waiting List Used
Yes
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Early Decision Deadline
November 1, January 15
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Deadline
November 1
Early Action Notification
December 15
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Recommended for all freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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FactorVery ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
Rigor of Secondary School RecordX
Academic GPAX
Standardized TestsX
Class RankX
RecommendationsX
EssayX
InterviewX
Level of Applicant's InterestX
Extracurricular ActivitiesX
Volunteer WorkX
Particular Talent/AbilityX
Character/Personal QualitiesX
First Generation to Attend CollegeX
State ResidencyX
Geographic ResidenceX
Relation with AlumnusX
Religious Affiliation/CommitmentX
Work ExperienceX
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
72% of 26,683 applicants were admitted
Women
75% of 18,902 applicants were admitted
Men
64% of 7,781 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
3,264 (17%) of 19,212 admitted students enrolled
Women
2,257 (16%) of 14,250 admitted students enrolled
Men
1,007 (20%) of 4,962 admitted students enrolled
Students Offered Wait List
2,958
Students Accepting Wait List Position
1,302
Students Admitted From Wait List
205
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
46%
3.75 - 3.99
20%
3.50 - 3.74
17%
3.25 - 3.49
10%
3.00 - 3.24
6%
2.50 - 2.99
1.4%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 596 average , 550-640 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
7%
Score of 600 - 700
42%
Score of 500 - 600
47%
Score of 400 - 500
3%
Score of 300 - 400
1%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 625 average , 580-660 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
14%
Score of 600 - 700
55%
Score of 500 - 600
29%
Score of 400 - 500
2%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
26 average , 24-29 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
19%
Score of 24 - 29
62%
Score of 18 - 23
18%
Score of 12 - 17
1%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
7%
Score of 24 - 29
56%
Score of 18 - 23
31%
Score of 12 - 17
7%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
32%
Score of 24 - 29
41%
Score of 18 - 23
25%
Score of 12 - 17
2%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 18%
Top quarter: 45%
Top half: 81%
National Merit Scholar
0%
Valedictorian
0%
Class President
0%
Student Government Officer
1%
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