Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject Req Reco
English 4
Mathematics 4
Science 3
Foreign Language 2
Social Studies 3
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Considered if submitted Not reported
SAT Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Only Not reported Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not reported Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Not reported Not reported
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
171 Moultrie Street
Charleston
SC
29409
Phone
(800) 868-1842 x1842
Fax
(843) 953-7084
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
$40
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling, notification begins July 15
Accept Offer of Admission
May 1
Waiting List Used
Yes
Defer Admission
Student cannot defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Financial Need
Financial need is a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
98% of 2,883 applicants were admitted
Women
97% of 659 applicants were admitted
Men
98% of 2,220 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
760 (27%) of 2,824 admitted students enrolled
Women
95 (15%) of 642 admitted students enrolled
Men
665 (30%) of 2,182 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
36%
3.75 - 3.99
17%
3.50 - 3.74
17%
3.25 - 3.49
10%
3.00 - 3.24
10%
2.50 - 2.99
9%
2.00 - 2.49
1%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 589 average , 540-610 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
6%
Score of 600 - 700
25%
Score of 500 - 600
46%
Score of 400 - 500
6%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 598 average , 540-640 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
7%
Score of 600 - 700
35%
Score of 500 - 600
29%
Score of 400 - 500
12%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
25 average , 22-26 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
8%
Score of 24 - 29
25%
Score of 18 - 23
27%
Score of 12 - 17
1%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: 24
Score of 30 - 36
2%
Score of 24 - 29
26%
Score of 18 - 23
26%
Score of 12 - 17
7%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: 24
Score of 30 - 36
7%
Score of 24 - 29
19%
Score of 18 - 23
30%
Score of 12 - 17
5%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 11%
Top quarter: 28%
Top half: 59%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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