Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of College of Charleston is 75.69% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 13.26%. 6,756 men and 15,264 women applied to C of Charleston and 4,526 men and 12,140 women students were accepted.
Among them, 580 men and 1,630 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at C of Charleston.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 22,020 | 6,756 | 15,264 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 16,666 | 4,526 | 12,140 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 2,210 | 580 | 1,630 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 75.69% | 66.99% | 79.53% | - | - |
| Yield | 13.26% | 12.81% | 13.43% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 537 students (24% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 309 students (14%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at C of Charleston.
The median SAT score is 1,210 with 620 SAT EBRW and 590 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 660 and the 25th percentile is 580. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 640 and 25th percentile is 550 .
The median ACT composite score is 27 with 75th percentile score of 30 and 25th percentile score of 24 at C of Charleston. The median ACT math score is 25 and the ACT English score is 27.
The SAT and ACT scores at College of Charleston are competitive and high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,067, ACT: 21 - public master's college and university with medium programs).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1130 | 1210 | 1300 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 580 | 620 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 590 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 27 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 25 | 27 |
| ACT English | 24 | 27 | 32 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 2,210 first-year students enrolled in C of Charleston. The proportion of full-time students is 99.73% and part-time students is 0.27%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 26.24% and women students is 73.76%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at C of Charleston.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,210 | 580 | 1,630 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 2,204 | 577 | 1,627 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Rank, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at C of Charleston. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply College of Charleston.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Required |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $60 for undergraduate schools and $60 for graduate schools of College of Charleston. The next table provides general admission information for applying to C of Charleston.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $60 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $60 |
| Admission Information | admissions.cofc.edu/ |
| Online Application | https://www.cofc.edu/apply |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate |