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 |
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 2,806 prospective students applied, and 1,725 were granted admission. Of those admitted 294 enrolled in the school. 1,880 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,087 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $30,900 plus fees of $1,300. University of Charleston is ranked 545 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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University of Charleston is rated within the lower 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for University of Charleston within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#545 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#352 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Colleges in West Virginia
#1 in Best Private Colleges in West Virginia
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Value Colleges in West Virginia
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 985/1160 |
| ACT | 19/23 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.13 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $25 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 |
| Other Fees | $1,300 |
| Room and Board | $10,500 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,600 |
| Total One Year Cost | $47,100 |
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.