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University of Charleston

University of Charleston is a small, private institution located in Charleston, wv. Founded in 1888, University of Charleston offers undergraduate degrees in 44 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Private
Division 2
2,348 undergraduates
$21,610 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into University of Charleston? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 61.5%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee $25
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Charleston is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
15 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Other
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Social Sciences and Psychology
Law and Legal Studies

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Business/Commerce, General
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $21,610
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,162
Books & supplies $2,000
Other expenses $2,730
Cost of attendance* $37,502
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $37,502 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $21,610
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,162
Books & supplies $2,000
Other expenses $2,730
Cost of attendance* $37,502
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $37,502 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Charleston has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,348, with gender binary students split 62% male and 38% female.

Total enrollment

3,062

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
64%
African American %
10%
Hispanic American %
9%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
11%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Charleston, students love their Student Activities Board. Student athletes compete in Division 2 sports.

Campus info

2300 MacCorkle Avenue, SE, Charleston, WV 25304
8009954682
www.ucwv.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Student activities board

American society of interior designers

Student government association

Capito association of nursing students

International student organization

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Charleston to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Charleston?

University of Charleston is located in Charleston, wv.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Charleston? 

The acceptance rate for University of Charleston is 62%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Charleston?

The average high school GPA for University of Charleston students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Charleston?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Charleston including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $150,008.

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