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College of Charleston SAT & ACT scores

Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% of about 1140-1310. Their ACT composite middle 50% was 25-30. College of Charleston admitted 60% of applicants and considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional).

SAT middle 50%
1140-1310
ACT middle 50%
25-30
Acceptance rate
60%
Test policy, fall 2024
Test-optional
Undergraduates
10,558

Quick answer

What SAT score do you need for College of Charleston?

There is no published minimum. Aim for 1310 or higher to sit in the top quarter of College of Charleston's SAT submitters; 1140 marks the bottom quarter. Its SAT midpoint is higher than at 62% of the 902 colleges in this directory that report SAT scores.

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Where does your score land at College of Charleston?

The middle 50% describes enrolled students who chose to submit scores, so test-optional colleges can show higher ranges than their full class. Scores are one part of an application.

Fall 2024 entering class

College of Charleston SAT and ACT score ranges

Score percentiles of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing590630670
SAT Math550590640
SAT total (estimated)114012201310
ACT composite252730

Reading and Writing runs higher than Math here: the top quarter starts at 670 in Reading and Writing but 640 in Math.

College Scorecard's SAT-equivalent average for admitted students is 1247.

Testing policy

Does College of Charleston require the SAT or ACT?

Reported for fall 2024: Test-optional

College of Charleston told the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional) for students entering in fall 2024.

Check the current cycle

Many colleges have changed testing rules since 2024, and several now require scores again. Confirm the policy for your application year on College of Charleston's website before deciding whether to submit.

Beyond scores

Cost and outcomes at College of Charleston

In-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$12,978
Out-of-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$38,296
Average net price after aid (2023-24)
$18,960
First-year retention rate
82%
Graduation rate within 6 years
66%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$56,416

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FAQ

College of Charleston admissions questions

What SAT score do you need to get into College of Charleston?

College of Charleston does not publish a minimum SAT score. Among enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024, the middle 50% scored between 1140 and 1310 (estimated from section scores). A score of 1310 or higher would place you in the top quarter of that group; 1140 marks the bottom quarter.

What ACT score do you need for College of Charleston?

Enrolled first-year students who submitted ACT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% composite of 25 to 30, with a median of 27. Scoring 30 or above puts you in the top quarter of submitters.

Does College of Charleston require the SAT or ACT?

For fall 2024 entry, College of Charleston reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional). Testing policies have changed at many colleges since then, so confirm the current policy on College of Charleston's admissions website before you apply.

What is College of Charleston's acceptance rate?

College of Charleston admitted 60% of applicants for fall 2024, according to data it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Sources and method

Where these numbers come from

Test scores: 25th, 50th and 75th percentile SAT section scores and ACT composites of first-time students who enrolled in fall 2024 and submitted scores, as each college reported to IPEDS. Composite SAT ranges add the two section percentiles, so they are an estimate of the true composite range.

Admissions and test policy: Fall 2024 entering class, reported to IPEDS in 2024-25. Policies change; check each college's admissions site before applying.

Cost and outcomes: tuition for academic year 2024-25; average net price for academic year 2023-24; graduation rate for first-time, full-time students who started in 2018-19, graduating within 150% of normal time (6 years for a bachelor's degree); median earnings 10 years after entry, measured in 2020 and 2021, in 2022 dollars.

Coverage: colleges currently operating that reported SAT or ACT ranges and enrolled at least 500 undergraduates. Data released 2026-06-10, retrieved 2026-10-05. Spot an error? Email [email protected].