University of Charleston School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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$31,400
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About University of Charleston
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 2,718, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 50%. The university offers 24 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 38%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for students are $31,400.
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Admissions Breakdown
This school has a competitive acceptance rate.
This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.
Acceptance Rate Insight
50% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
65% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2018 and returned in Fall 2019.
Graduation Rate Insight
38% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2013. 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.
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school rank Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 940-1143
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 19-24
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 940-1143
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 19-24
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards3k
Number of Students Enrolled
75%
Online Student Enrollment
15:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
50%
Unknown
24%
Black
13%
Non-U.S. Citizen
6%
Hispanic
3%
Asian
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Two or more races
Information not available
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
44%
Socio-economic diversity
49% 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
11
Total Online Enrollment
2,050
Percent of Programs Online
68% On-campus
32% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates
Associate
Bachelor's
Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Financial Breakdown
On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsStudents Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
49%
State Grant Aid
41%
Institution Grant Aid
90%
Pell Grant
49%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$39k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
$21k
Average student debt after graduation
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. 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.