College of Charleston
Public university · Charleston, SC · 10,558 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
60%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1140–1310
ACT (middle 50%)
25–30
Average net price
$18,177
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$33,689
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
65%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into College of Charleston?
College of Charleston accepts about 60 of every 100 applicants (60%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1140 and 1310 on the SAT. A score at or above 1310 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1140, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 25–30.
The latest federal data says College of Charleston is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on College of Charleston's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does College of Charleston cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $33,689 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $18,177 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $12,978 for SC residents and $38,844 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$12,978
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$38,844
- Room & board$15,653
- Total cost of attendance$33,689
- Average net price after grants$18,177
Popular majors
Business, Biology, Communications, Psychology, Social Sciences.
College of Charleston FAQ
- What is College of Charleston's acceptance rate?
- 60% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for College of Charleston?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1140–1310. Aim for 1310 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for College of Charleston?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 25–30.
- Is College of Charleston test-optional?
- The latest federal data says College of Charleston is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on College of Charleston's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does College of Charleston cost?
- About $33,689 a year before aid; $18,177 on average after grants.
- What is College of Charleston's FAFSA school code?
- 003428. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so College of Charleston receives your information.
- What is College of Charleston's graduation rate?
- 65% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to College of Charleston
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina-ColumbiaColumbia, SC | 60% | 1180–1360 | $22,197 | 79% |
| Erskine CollegeDue West, SC | 63% | — | $19,826 | 34% |
| Claflin UniversityOrangeburg, SC | 65% | — | $19,710 | 47% |
| Anderson UniversityAnderson, SC | 55% | 1100–1280 | $24,068 | 72% |
| North Greenville UniversityTigerville, SC | 67% | 1060–1240 | $22,235 | 54% |
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