Overview
Student Population
| Location | Charleston, West Virginia |
| Online | ucwv.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Charleston, West Virginia, University of Charleston is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 2,454 prospective students applied, and 1,228 were granted admission. Of those admitted 282 enrolled in the school. 1,809 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 814 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $30,400 plus fees of $1,000. University of Charleston is ranked 583 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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University of Charleston is rated within the top 50% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for University of Charleston within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#583 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#396 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Colleges in West Virginia
#1 in Best Private Colleges in West Virginia
#487 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Value Colleges in West Virginia
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 940/1143 |
| ACT | 19/24 |
| GPA | 3.38 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 |
| Other Fees | $1,000 |
| Room and Board | $9,510 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,600 |
| Total One Year Cost | $45,310 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 26% |
| Business | 26% |
| Biology | 14% |
| Education | 9% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 4% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=237312 IPEDS survey data for University of Charleston.
Current students may use the University of Charleston GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.