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College of Charleston

College of Charleston
66 George Street
Charleston, SC 29424


Website: https://www.cofc.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: January 15
Application fee: $60
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I considered if submitted, ACT considered if submitted, SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
Dates test scores should be received: March 1 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: yes
Early decision application deadline: October 15
Number of early decision applications submitted: 245
Number of early decision applications accepted: 180 (73%)
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations not considered
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence important
  • state residency important
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 4
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 56%
Average SAT I: 621 verbal, 593 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1140 - 1290
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 24 - 30
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 24%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 14%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 22,020
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 16,666
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 1,056
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 1,041
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 44%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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