University of Charleston

Charleston, WV · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City

C+

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About University of Charleston

University of Charleston is a mid-sized, private nonprofit institution in Charleston, WV, in a city setting. It enrolls about 2,259 students. The acceptance rate is 62%. 46% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $55,774.

62%

Acceptance

$22,107

Net price

2,259

Enrollment

46%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C+

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

62%

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$22,107

Average net price

$33,800

In-state tuition

$33,800

Out-of-state tuition

$12,280

Room & board

$2,000

Books & supplies

$46,470

Total cost of attendance

31%

Students receiving Pell grants

35%

Students with federal loans

$19,500

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$21,427

$30–48K

$25,331

$48–75K

$16,945

$75–110K

$20,215

$110K+

$23,795

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business53.1%

Health & Nursing32.9%

Criminal Justice4.4%

Parks & Recreation3.4%

Biology1.5%

Psychology1.1%

Social Sciences1.0%

Communications0.8%

Computer Science0.5%

Multidisciplinary0.5%

After Graduation

$55,774

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$42,698

Median earnings (6 yrs)

46%

Graduation rate

75%

Retention rate

80%

Earn more than a HS grad

$5,497

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

2,259

Total enrollment

46%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

43%

First-generation

Gender balance

38% women

62% men

Race & ethnicity

White

66%

Black

Hispanic

Two or more races

Asian

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

American Indian / Alaska Native

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