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University of Charleston

Charleston, West Virginia 25304

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University of Charleston is a private institution in Charleston with particular strength in business and health sciences.

A mid-sized campus of 2.1K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

46% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,774 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,012.

Established
1888
Type
Private university
Conference
Mountain East Conference (MEC)
Division
Division II

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65%Acceptance
SAT Avg
2,083Students
15:1Student:Faculty
46%Grad Rate
$55,774Earnings 10yr
$22,012Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Charleston Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate64.5%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

64.5%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$32,842
Room & Board$11,162
Books & Supplies$2,000
Total Cost of Attendance$44,031
Average Net Price$22,012
Median Debt at Graduation$19,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$207

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$20,938
$30–48K$21,646
$48–75K$21,133
$75–110K$22,526
$110K+$23,451

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$22,012

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

66.3%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,666

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

16

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (41)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,083
Gender Split
39% / 61%
Women / Men
First Generation
43%
Pell Grant Recipients
29%

Race & Ethnicity

White 66%
Black 9%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 1%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 7%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate46.3%
Freshman Retention69.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$42,698
8 Years$49,711
10 Years$55,774

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$43,400
Men
$50,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Golden Eagles

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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