College of Charleston Admission
Acceptance Rate
60.03%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
11.91%
Freshmen Enrollment
2,265
SAT Scores
1,220
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 31,680 students have applied and 19,016 students have allowed to admit to College of Charleston (Acceptance rate: 60.03%). C of Charleston's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 11.91 % where 2,265 students have finally enrolled out of 19,016 admitted students.
C of Charleston acceptance rate is lower (tighter 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 lower (difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 92.44%).
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 lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 25.09%).
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://charleston.edu/admission/index.php |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://charleston.edu/admission/apply/index.php |
| Financial Aid | https://charleston.edu/cost-aid/index.php |
| Net Price Calculator | https://charleston.edu/cost-aid/tuition-fees/net-price-calculator.php |
| Veterans Tuition | https://charleston.edu/cost-aid/military-veterans/index.php |
| Athletic | https://charleston.edu/institutional-research/files/documents/heoa/heoa_srtkgradrates.pdf |
| Disability Service | https://charleston.edu/disability-services/index.php |
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 2025, the average SAT score at College of Charleston is 1,220 and the average ACT score is 27. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of College of Charleston is extremely competitive scores than the schools (average score is 1,015). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| College of Charleston | 1,220 | 27 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,015 | 21 |
| 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, 402 students submitted SAT scores (18% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,220 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 | 590 | 630 | 670 |
| Mathematics | 550 | 590 | 640 |
| Total | 1,140 | 1,220 | 1,310 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At College of Charleston, 249 students submitted ACT scores (11% 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 | 25 | 27 | 30 |
| English | 24 | 27 | 31 |
| Mathematics | 21 | 25 | 27 |
C of Charleston Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to College of Charleston. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Recommendations, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| 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 |