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University of Charleston
Charleston, WVPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Less Selective • 62% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University of Charleston is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Charleston, WV. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.3K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 62%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
2.3K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
62% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
62%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing56% of degrees
Health Sciences26% of degrees
Biological Sciences3% of degrees
Social Sciences2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $132,437
Earnings 5yr: $135,002
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $131,476
Earnings 5yr: $119,113
Debt: N/A
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,132
Earnings 5yr: $49,351
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,847
Earnings 5yr: $77,267
Debt: $27,250
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,727
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,250
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,247
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,791
Earnings 5yr: $70,557
Debt: $13,666
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,104
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,571
Earnings 5yr: $65,136
Debt: $27,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,958
Earnings 5yr: $59,223
Debt: $24,125
Graphic Communications.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,037
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,004
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $19,583
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $43,601
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $59,447
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$22,107
In-State Tuition$33,800
Out-of-State Tuition$33,800
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
31%
Pell Grants
35%
Take Loans
52%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$42,698
+31% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$55,774
Completion Signals
46%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
75%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,666
Est. Monthly Payment
$137/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
62%
Men38%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 62% men and 38% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
43%
Part-Time Share
46%
Avg Family Income
$56,139
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