University of Charleston
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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 2,087, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 65%. The university offers 26 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 46%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for students are $21,110.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
Application Considerations
Test scoresNot considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission
High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted
Letter of recommendationNot considered for admission, even if submitted
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programNot considered for admission, even if submitted
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
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 Percentile19-23
SAT 25th-75th Percentile985-1160
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
3k
Students enrolled
81%
Online student enrollment
15:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
63%
Unknown
5%
Black
10%
Hispanic
9%
Two or more races
5%
Non-U.S. Citizen
7%
Asian
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
36% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
13
Total Online Enrollment
2,240
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.81% online, 19% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
68% On-campus
33% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates100% online
Associate50% online
Bachelor's15% online
Graduate Certificate100% online
Master's75% online
Doctorate50% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $21,110 | $21,110 |
| Graduate | $16,600 | $16,600 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $2,000 |
| On-campus room and board | $11,162 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,730 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $11,400 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $3,030 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $2,530 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $37,002 | $37,002 |
| Off-campus without family | $37,540 | $37,540 |
| Off-campus with family | $25,640 | $25,640 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
36%
State Grant Aid
38%
Institution Grant Aid
92%
Pell Grant
36%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$20k
Average student debtafter graduation
$39k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- All Track Combined
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Lacrosse
- Softball
Degrees Awarded by Program
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 3 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 4 | Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services. | |||
| 5 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 6 | Education. | |||
| 7 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 8 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 9 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
| 10 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
| 11 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 12 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 13 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 14 | Psychology. | |||
| 15 | Social Sciences. |
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