University of Charleston

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About University of Charleston

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

The University of Charleston is a small private university located on an urban campus in Charleston, West Virginia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,162, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 70%. The university offers 21 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 43%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for students are $21,000.

Charleston, WV

$21,000

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

70%

Acceptance Rate Insight

70% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

74%

Retention Rate Insight

74% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

43%

Graduation Rate Insight

43% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresRecommended

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot required or recommended

Letter of recommendationNot required or recommended

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programNot required or recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile-

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

3k

Students enrolled

77%

Online student enrollment

14:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

56%

Unknown

14%

Black

13%

Hispanic

7%

Two or more races

%

Non-U.S. Citizen

6%

Asian

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

2%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

34% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

34%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

13

Total Online Enrollment

2,265

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

61% On-campus

39% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateCheck Bold50% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold29% online

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sCheck Bold75% online

DoctorateCheck Bold50% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

34%

State Grant Aid

36%

Institution Grant Aid

97%

Pell Grant

34%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,604
State Grant Aid$4,683
Institution Grant Aid$21,183
Pell Grant Aid$4,626

Financial Outlook

$20k

Average student debtafter graduation

$39k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

24.1%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Lacrosse
  • Softball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

#ProgramsBAMADoc
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
4Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services.
5Education.
6English Language And Literature/Letters.
7Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
8Health Professions And Related Programs.
9History
10Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
11Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
12Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
13Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies.
14Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
15Physical Sciences.
16Psychology.
17Security And Protective Services.
18Social Sciences.
19Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.