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Welcome! The College of Charleston is a nationally recognized, public liberal arts and sciences university located in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina. Recently named an "Up and Coming School to Watch" by U.S. News & World Report, the College is among the nation's top universities for quality education, student life, and affordability. Read what others are saying about us in college guides.

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Freshman Student Profile Transfer Student Requirements
The College of Charleston admissions committee relies on several factors when making freshmen admission decisions. Below is our average student profile:
  1. A/B unweighted GPA average
  2. 1080-1230 SAT range for in-state students
  3. 1160-1290 SAT range for out-of-state students
  4. 23-26 ACT range for in-state students
  5. 23-28 ACT range for out-of-state students
  6. Class rank in the top 16%
  7. Strong high school curriculum (above our required curriculum)
Our secondary admission factors include:
  • Personal statement
  • Leadership skills
  • Letters of recommendation (not required)
  • Extracurricular activities

Please see the Entering Freshman page for more information.

Minimum transfer applicant requirements for at least thirty hours of college-level coursework are:

  • 2.6 cumulative GPA for South Carolina residents
  • 3.0 cumulative GPA for out-of-state residents.
If you have earned less than 30 (45 quarter) semester hours at the time you submit your application you must also submit a secondary school transcript and the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or American College Test (ACT) results and must also meet freshman admission standards.

Transfer applications are reviewed on a rolling admissions cycle. When we reach maximum enrollment for new students, applications may be returned with suggestions that the student apply for a future semester. We may hold a student's application until completion of current coursework to make an admission decision. These students are not guaranteed admission and a decision will only be rendered when final transcripts are received. All applicants must be qualified to return to the college last attended.

Please see the Transfer Students page for more information.


Page last updated: June 2, 2009