College of Charleston: what international applicants need

What are College of Charleston's application deadlines for 2026–27?

College of Charleston has 4 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Decision on November 2, 2026, Early Action on November 2, 2026, Early Decision II on January 15, 2027, and Regular Decision on January 15, 2027.

• Early Decision is binding: if you're admitted, you commit to attend and withdraw your other applications.
• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is College of Charleston's acceptance rate?

60% for students who started in fall 2024: College of Charleston admitted 19,016 of its 31,680 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does College of Charleston require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

It depends. College of Charleston requires SAT or ACT scores from some applicants or programs only for 2026–27, and its testing page says which.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Decision deadline (November 2, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (January 15, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for College of Charleston?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 550–640 in Math and 590–670 in Reading and Writing (18% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 25–30.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is College of Charleston's application fee for international students?

College of Charleston's application fee is $60 for international applicants, the same as for US applicants.

Does College of Charleston accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

Yes. College of Charleston accepts the Common App fee waiver and doesn't limit it to US students.

• Your eligibility is confirmed through the Common App, usually with your counselor.

Which English tests does College of Charleston accept?

College of Charleston doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does College of Charleston require?

College of Charleston doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• It also asks for a mid-year report with your first-semester senior grades.
• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does College of Charleston require the Common App personal essay?

No. College of Charleston doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does College of Charleston have?

125 of College of Charleston's 10,880 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 1.1%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does College of Charleston cost for international students?

College of Charleston is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $38,296 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $12,978). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $14,332. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $59,007 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source