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College of Charleston

Charleston, SC·Public·~60% acceptance

Located in Charleston, SC, College of Charleston is a public college. Admissions are accessible, with about 60% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $18,960 per year after financial aid. About 65% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $56,416 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$18,960/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $32,362
Aid cuts ~$13,402/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Nov 2
EA
Nov 2
RD
Feb 15

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Admissions
GPA range3.51–4
SAT (middle 50%)1140–1310
ACT (middle 50%)25–30
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
65%
graduation rate
82%
freshman retention
$43,821
median earnings, 6yr
$56,416
median earnings, 10yr
How College of Charleston reads an application

What College of Charleston values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)
Important
Class rankGeographic residenceState residency
Also considered
Test scoresApplication essaysRecommendationsExtracurricularsTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualitiesFirst-generation statusAlumni relation (legacy)Volunteer workWork experienceDemonstrated interest

From College of Charleston’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What College of Charleston requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorClass rankCollege-prep programTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Test scoresRecommendationsApplication essaysWork experience

From federal IPEDS data — what College of Charleston requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is College of Charleston's acceptance rate?
College of Charleston admits about 60% of applicants.
How much does College of Charleston cost?
At College of Charleston, the average net price after aid is about $18,960 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $32,362 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for College of Charleston?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1140–1310 on the SAT and 25–30 on the ACT.
What are College of Charleston's application deadlines?
College of Charleston's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 2, Early Action around Nov 2, Regular Decision around Feb 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does College of Charleston value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, College of Charleston rates Course rigor and Grades (GPA) as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Class rank, Geographic residence, and State residency. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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