University of Charleston
University of Charleston (U of Charleston) is a four-years, private (not-for-profit) school located in Charleston, WV. It is classified as Master's College and University (smaller programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - professional practice.
The U of Charleston's 2022 tuition & fees is $21,450. 87% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $14,090.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,926 and the students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $46,800 and it varies by field of study.
U of Charleston ranked 8th in West Virginia Colleges rankings. University of Charleston is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
Directory Information
| Address | 2300 MacCorkle Avenue, SE, Charleston, WV 25304 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 800-995-4682 |
| WEB | School's Website |
| Admission | Admission Information |
| Online Application | Apply Online |
| Financial Aid | Deadlines and Applications |
| Net Price Calculator | Net Price Calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | Veterans Benefit Information |
| Athletic | Athletic Team Information |
| Disability Service | Disability Services |
| School Type | four-years, private (not-for-profit) |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - professional practice |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)
2022 Tuition & Fees and 2023 Estimation
For undergraduate school, the 2022 tuition and fees of University of Charleston are $21,450. For graduate programs, its 2022 graduate school tuition and fees are $16,400.
The estimated 2023 tuition & fees for prospective students is $32,600 based on the tuition changes over the past five years.
| Undergraduate | $21,450 |
|---|---|
| Graduate | $16,400 |
Data source: 2021-2022 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
| Undergraduate | $32,600 |
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The 2022-2023 tuition is announced/published officially by the U of Charleston directly. The 2023 graduate tuition & fees is not yet announced or vary by program. The estimation is based on the rate of last year. See the U of Charleston bursar/financial aid page for more information.
Key Stats for Prospective Students
The Acceptance rate at University of Charleston is 69.71% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 17.79%. The average graduation rate is 43%. Total 2,926 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school).
The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $46,800. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse program shows the highest salary with $59,100 after graduating. Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
| Admission Stats » | 69.71% Acceptance Rate / 17.79% Yield |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate » | 43% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 1% |
| Retention Rate | 74%(full-time), 50% (part-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7.14% (14 to 1) |
| Student Population » | 2,926 (2,162 undergraduate) |
| Average Financial Aid » | $14,090 |
| Average Earning After 10 years of graduation | $46,800 |
| Average Salary by Field of Study | $43,400 - $59,100 |
Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services
University of Charleston offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers. The next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.
| Online Class | Undergraduate, Graduate |
|---|---|
| ROTC | Army |
| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
| Teacher Certification | Yes |
| Study Abroad | Yes |
U of Charleston provides several student services including remedial services, academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.
| Remedial services | Yes |
|---|---|
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
| Employment services for students | Yes |
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
| Library facilities at institution | Various Library Facilities Provided |
Campus Life
The following table illustrates the special characteristics of U of Charleston. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 756. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $4,350.
| Religious Affiliation | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Has Hospital | No |
| Offer Medical Degree | No |
| Board/Meal Plan | Yes |
| Dormitory Capacity | 756 |
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