Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
31,680 applied, 19,016 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
What does College of Charleston cost?
$18,177 a year in-state
Out of state: about $44,043 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $33,689.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$14,245
$30,000–$48,000
$13,240
$48,000–$75,000
$14,854
$75,000–$110,000
$18,141
over $110,000
$25,459
Sticker, in-state
$33,689
In-state, with aid
$18,177
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $38,844 a year, against $12,978 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $25,866 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
We haven't checked College of Charleston's fall 2027 application deadlines yet. Last year, regular decision was due Jan 15 and the early round Nov 1. Confirm this year's dates on its admissions site. Go to the college's site
Does College of Charleston need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked College of Charleston's fall 2027 rule yet. College of Charleston didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
60% for fall 2024: 19,016 of 31,680 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for College of Charleston?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1140 to 1310 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does College of Charleston cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $14,854 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $33,689.
How much does College of Charleston cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at College of Charleston is $38,844 a year, against $12,978 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $18,177 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $25,866 tuition gap gives about $44,043 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
Does College of Charleston have early decision?
Yes. 402 of 752 early decision applicants were admitted (53%) in fall 2024. Early decision is binding: if you're admitted, you go.
What is College of Charleston's graduation rate?
65% of students finish within six years and 56% within four (IPEDS).
