Charleston, South Carolina · Public · 10,558 undergrads
College of Charleston admitted 60% of applicants for fall 2024 (19,016 of 31,680, federal IPEDS data). College of Charleston admitted 53% of early decision applicants (402 of 752, Common Data Set 2024-25). Of the 1,303 students who took a spot on the wait list, 491 were admitted (38%, Common Data Set 2024-25).
The numbers
Applied
31,680
fall 2024
ACT, middle 50%
25–30
enrolled first-years
Average GPA
4.00
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
12%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$60
waivers exist
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Can I get into College of Charleston?
60% of applicants get in
Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1140–1310 on the SAT.
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).
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.
SAT or ACT scores, essay, recommendations, activities, talent or ability, character, first in your family to go to college, A parent or relative went there, volunteering, work experience, showing interest (visits, emails).
As College of Charleston rates each factor in its Common Data Set, fall 2024.
Questions people ask
What is College of Charleston's acceptance rate?
College of Charleston admitted 60% of applicants for fall 2024 (19,016 of 31,680, federal IPEDS data).
What SAT score do you need for College of Charleston?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1140–1310. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (IPEDS, fall 2024).
Is it easier to get into College of Charleston early decision?
For fall 2024, 402 of 752 early decision applicants got in (53%), against 60% overall. Early decision is binding: if you get in, you go. Early applicants often include recruited athletes and legacies, so the gap overstates the advantage for most students.
Does College of Charleston take students off the wait list?
3,378 students were offered a wait-list spot and 1,303 took one. 491 of them got in (38%).
Where these numbers come from
Admit rate and applicants: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
GPA, early rounds and wait list: Common Data Set, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
