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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
Campus Visits
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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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate64.5%
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
6600.0%
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 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
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Golden Eagles
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
94Average
Estimated from WV state average + city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Columbuspop. 900K
135 mi(234 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
169 mi(293 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
219 mi(380 min)