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Chances of getting into College of Charleston

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
76%
Admission Difficulty for College of Charleston
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Challenging 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into CofC and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at CofC is 76%.  It ranks #18 in South Carolina for lowest rate of acceptance. College of Charleston is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 15,590 out of 20,484 applicants were admitted.

The school has challenging admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 38 percent on standardized admission tests. College of Charleston typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.94. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 16% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The CofC application fee is $60 and applications are due by Apr 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to College of Charleston. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 24% of students submitted SAT scores and 16% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

CofC SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1090-1280
Applicants Submitting SAT 
24%
SAT Scores for College of Charleston
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 560
SAT Math 25th 530
SAT Composite 25th 1090
SAT Scores for College of Charleston
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 660
SAT Math 75th 620
SAT Composite 75th 1280
Average SAT Score 1190

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to College of Charleston?

College of Charleston is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into College of Charleston score in the top 43 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1090-1280.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

College of Charleston admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1280 and Above Good >86%
1185 to 1280 Avg + 76%-86%
1090 to 1185 Avg - 62%-76%
995 to 1090 Reach 47%-62%
Less than 995 Low <47%
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CofC ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
23-29 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
16%
ACT Scores for College of Charleston
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 22
ACT Math 25th 21
ACT Composite 25th 23
ACT Scores for College of Charleston
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 30
ACT Math 75th 27
ACT Composite 75th 29
Average ACT Score 26

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into CofC?

College of Charleston is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

CofC regularly accepts students who score 23 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 32 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 23-29.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

College of Charleston admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
29 and Above Good >86%
26 to 29 Avg + 76%-86%
23 to 26 Avg - 62%-76%
20 to 23 Reach 47%-62%
Less than 20 Low <47%
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CofC GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.94
Typical High School Grades 
A-

What GPA do you need to get into College of Charleston?

Applicants require exceptionally good grades to get into CofC. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at College of Charleston was 3.94 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #3 in South Carolina for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.94 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as CofC accepts 76% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted College of Charleston students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 47.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 17.5% Avg
3.50 to 3.74 12.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 10.0% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 7.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 5.5% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 1.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

81.6% of College of Charleston freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted College of Charleston students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 14.7%
Top 25% of class 42.8%
Top 50% of class 82%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

College of Charleston admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 13,962 6,522 20,484
Accepted 11,096 4,494 15,590
Acceptance Rate 79% 69% 76%
Enrolled 1,755 718 2,473
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 16% 16% 16%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Apr 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
7

Applicants have 7 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Apr 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to College of Charleston is $60.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to College of Charleston and what student information is used for admission decisions?

College of Charleston Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at College of Charleston
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=217819 IPEDS survey data for College of Charleston.

FAQs

Does College of Charleston prefer SAT or ACT?

24% of students submit their SAT scores to CofC. 16% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into College of Charleston?

76% of those who apply are granted admission to CofC. Admission competition is and the college has challenging admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for College of Charleston?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1090 and 1280. 24% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for College of Charleston?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 23 and 29. 16% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.