# College of Charleston

Charleston, SC. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/college-of-charleston

College of Charleston is a public college in Charleston, SC with 10,558 undergraduates. It admits 60% of applicants, and admitted students average 1247 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $18,177 per year ($14,245 for families earning under $30,000). 65% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $63,018 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 60% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 26,683 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 19,212 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 590–670 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 550–640 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 25–30 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $33,689 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $18,177 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $14,245 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $13,240 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $14,854 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $18,141 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $25,459 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 10,558 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 65% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $63,018 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $20,500 (FY2024) |

## What College of Charleston considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Required
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is College of Charleston's acceptance rate?**

College of Charleston admits 60% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

**What SAT score do you need for College of Charleston?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 590–670 on SAT Reading and Writing and 550–640 on SAT Math; the average total is 1247.

**What ACT score do you need for College of Charleston?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 25–30.

**Is College of Charleston test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to College of Charleston?**

In Fall 2023, 26,683 students applied to College of Charleston and 19,212 were admitted; 2,637 enrolled.

**Does College of Charleston consider legacy status?**

No. College of Charleston reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does College of Charleston require an essay?**

College of Charleston reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does College of Charleston cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $33,689 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $18,177.

**What is College of Charleston's graduation rate?**

65% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 217819. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology