Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  College of Charleston recognizes that education is a major expense in family budgets. We annually award a Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society scholarship. It is important to know that there are many federal, state, local and institutional sources available to help students meet those expenses. https://charleston.edu/cost-aid/scholarships/index.php
• Tuition and Fees:
  https://charleston.edu/treasurer/tuition-fees/index.php

Information for Transfer In Students

• Accepts Transfers:
  Yes, College of Charleston is a transfer-friendly school. Approximately 23% of our undergraduate student body are transfer students.
• Transfer Applications Received:
  Fall: 1,496
• Transfer Applications Accepted:
  Fall: 1,399
• Percentage Accepted:
  Fall: 93.5%
• Transfer Applicants Enrolled:
  Fall: 638
• View Agreements:
  https://charleston.edu/admission/apply/transfer/index.php
• Credit For Life Experience:
  Not accepted

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Transfer Application Requirements

• Minimum GPA:
  A minimum college grade point average of 2.4 is expected of transfer applicants.
• Official Transcripts:
  Applicants must submit official transcripts prior to enrolling, if accepted. Applicants with fewer than 12 hours earned at a college/university after high school graduation must submit a high school transcript, but it may be unofficial.
• SAT Scores:
  The College of Charleston is test optional through fall 2024. Applicants who have earned 12 or more hours at a college/university after high school graduation do not need to provide high school information.
• Letters of Recommendation:
  Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) is not required for admission consideration. Personal letters of recommendation are not required.
• Essay:
  Applicants are given the option to submit a personal statement. However, an essay or personal statement is not required.
• Application Fee:
  Non-refundable Application Fee – $60.00
• Interview:
  An interview is not required for admission consideration.
• Associates Degree Required:
  Optional
• Other Requirements:
  International students must submit minimum TOEFL or IELTS score and certificate of finances. For more information, see https://charleston.edu/admission/apply/international/application-checklists/index.php
• Apply Here:
  https://charleston.edu/admission/index.php

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  A course from another institution is eligible to be evaluated for transfer credit when the course is graded at least "C" (2.000 on a 4.000 scale).
• Credits (Min/Max):
  Applicants with fewer than 12 earned hours after high school graduation must submit a high school transcript, but it may be unofficial. High school info is not required, if more than 12 hours earned after high school graduation.

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