Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Required for some January 15
SAT Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Only Not reported Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not reported Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Not reported Not reported
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
66 George Street
Charleston
SC
29424
Phone
(843) 953-5670
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
January 15, 2026
Application Fee
$60
Application Fee Waiver
Not reported
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
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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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Ethnicity X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
60% of 31,680 applicants were admitted
Women
62% of 22,783 applicants were admitted
Men
54% of 8,897 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
2,911 (15%) of 19,016 admitted students enrolled
Women
2,053 (14%) of 14,237 admitted students enrolled
Men
858 (18%) of 4,779 admitted students enrolled
Students Offered Wait List
3,378
Students Accepting Wait List Position
1,303
Students Admitted From Wait List
491
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
48%
3.75 - 3.99
19%
3.50 - 3.74
16%
3.25 - 3.49
9%
3.00 - 3.24
5%
2.50 - 2.99
2.8%
2.00 - 2.49
0.1%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 596 average , 550-640 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
8.2%
Score of 600 - 700
40.5%
Score of 500 - 600
46.5%
Score of 400 - 500
4.2%
Score of 300 - 400
0.5%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 629 average , 590-670 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
14.2%
Score of 600 - 700
54%
Score of 500 - 600
30.3%
Score of 400 - 500
1.5%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
27 average , 25-30 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
28.1%
Score of 24 - 29
55.4%
Score of 18 - 23
16.5%
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: 24
Score of 30 - 36
10.4%
Score of 24 - 29
48.2%
Score of 18 - 23
35.3%
Score of 12 - 17
6%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: 27
Score of 30 - 36
36.1%
Score of 24 - 29
41%
Score of 18 - 23
20.5%
Score of 12 - 17
2.4%
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: 44%
Top half: 80%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
0%
Class President
0%
Student Government Officer
2%
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