Charleston, SC
Roughly 72 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 6 percentage points since 2019, from 78% to 72% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 11,783 | 9,230 | 2,051 | 78% |
| 2020 | 15,214 | 11,307 | 2,052 | 74% |
| 2021 | 20,484 | 15,590 | 2,473 | 76% |
| 2022 | 22,020 | 16,666 | 2,210 | 76% |
| 2023 | 26,683 | 19,212 | 2,637 | 72% |
Fall 2023 applicants
14,250 of 18,902 women and 4,962 of 7,781 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
College of Charleston has an acceptance rate of 72% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 19,212 of 26,683 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 72 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
26,683 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 2,637 enrolled.
No. College of Charleston is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 6 percentage points since 2019, from 78% to 72% — it has become more selective.