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College of Charleston

Charleston, SC

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Admit Rate

60%^{* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)}Accessible

Cost of Attendance

$32,362

$57,680 out-of-state

Test Policy

SAT/ACT optional^{‡ (source: College of Charleston admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 22, 2026)}

State scholarships are still awarded based on official test scores only.

Data sourced from IPEDS, College Scorecard · Last verified 2026-09-22. This provenance applies to the record as a whole — figures marked with a star are sourced separately, as noted at the bottom of the page.

Admissions

How admission works here

Test scores: Submitting SAT or ACT scores is optional. State scholarships are still awarded based on official test scores only. College of Charleston admissions
Deadlines: Early Decision (binding) November 2, Early Action November 2, Early Decision II (binding) January 15, Regular Decision January 15. College of Charleston admissions

Overall

60%^{* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)}

My Fit uses this overall rate to classify your chances here.

Mid-50% SAT

1130-1300 (SAT evidence-based reading + math, 25th-75th percentile)^{† (source: IPEDS 2023-24 Admissions · 2023)}

SAT/ACT optional

Impacted Majors

Not researched yet.

Applying

Application Deadlines^{‡ (source: College of Charleston admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 22, 2026)}

Early Decision

November 2 · Binding

Early Action

November 2 · Non-binding

Early Decision II

January 15 · Binding

Regular Decision

January 15 · Non-binding

Essay details are being verified

College-specific prompts can change each application cycle. Check the school's official application page for the latest requirements.

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Academics

Career & Major Pathways

Primary Disciplines

We haven't confirmed this yet.

Interdisciplinary Pathways

None documented yet.

Cost

In-state cost of attendance

$32,362^{* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)}

Out-of-state cost of attendance

$57,680^{* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)}

This is the full yearly cost before any financial aid. What your family would actually pay is in the Financial Aid section. Cost figures are approximate, so confirm current numbers on the college's website.

Tuition only (part of the cost above)

In-state $12,978^{* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)}Out-of-state $38,296^{* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)}

Financial Aid

What families actually paid, by household income

Average for students who received federal aid. Your own figure depends on your family's finances and the aid this school offers you.

Under $30,000: $12,133
$30,001 – $48,000: $13,406
$48,001 – $75,000: $16,797
$75,001 – $110,000: $20,089
Over $110,000: $24,996

College Scorecard (latest.cost.net_price.public.by_income_level.*), 2024

Estimate what your family would pay

Every school is required to publish a net price calculator. It asks about your family's finances and returns an estimate for you specifically, which is worth more than any average on this page. Your school counselor and the college's financial aid office can also help.

Scholarships and merit aid

We don't have a confirmed note on merit scholarships at this school. Check its financial aid pages rather than assuming either way.

Campus

Campus Fit

Location

Charleston, SC· Urban

Undergraduates

10,660

Setting

Urban

In a fraternity or sorority

Not publicly reported

Living on campus

Not publicly reported

*College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education) · 2024

†IPEDS 2023-24 Admissions · 2023

‡College of Charleston admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 22, 2026

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