University of Charleston
tuition & fees
$21,610
graduate tuition & fees
$17,100
acceptance rate
65%
Student Population
3,059
online students
1,734
Number of Programs
40
Financial Aid Amount
$17,473
Graduation Rate
41%
University of Charleston is a Private, 4 years college located in Charleston, West Virginia. Charleston ranked 8th in West Virginia Colleges and 38th in Federal Region III.
It has a total enrollment of 3,059 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. It is a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree- professional practice. Charleston's acceptance rate is 65.02% last year (undergraduate school).
University of Charleston is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of University of Charleston and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 2300 MacCorkle Avenue, SE, Charleston, WV 25304 |
| Phone | 800-995-4682 |
| WEB | www.ucwv.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.ucwv.edu/Admissions/ |
| Online Application | www.ucwv.edu/Admissions/Undergraduate/Undergraduate-Application/ |
| Financial Aid | www.ucwv.edu/Admissions/Financial-Aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | econnections.ucwv.edu/forms/npc |
| Veterans Tuition | www.ucwv.edu/Admissions/Military/ |
| Athletic | https://www.ucwv.edu/uc-life/student-resources/student-consumer-information-and-disclosures/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.ucwv.edu/uc-life/disability-services/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Doctoral/Research University |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree- professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of University of Charleston is 65.02% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 23.99%. The application fees are $25 for undergraduate programs and $50 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 65.02 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 23.99 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $25 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $50 |
Tuition & Fees
Charleston's 2024 tuition & fees is $21,610 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 0.51% compared to the last year's rate ($21,500).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $17,100. The graduate tuition increased by 1.18% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $21,610 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $17,100 |
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
Student Population
A total of 3,059 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 1,734 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Charleston has 2,365 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 694 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 3,059 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 2,365 |
| Graduate Students | 694 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,734 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Charleston offers 40 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 9 out of the 40 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Charleston
| Number of programs | 40 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 9 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |