College of Charleston
Charleston, SC. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Charleston, SC · Midsize city |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Undergraduates | 10,558 |
| Acceptance rate | 76% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1130–1300 · 24% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1100–1260 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 24–30 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 65% |
| First-year retention | 82% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 16:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $32,362 in-state · $57,680 out-of-state |
| Application fee | $60 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Decision: Nov 2, 2026
- Early Decision II: Jan 15, 2027
- Early Action: Nov 2, 2026
- Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027
Most popular majors: Business, Biology, Social sciences, Communications, Psychology.
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