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Overview
Founded in 1888, the University of Charleston is a private school situated in Charleston, West Virginia and is a designated military-friendly school. UC is home to the Erma Byrd Gallery, which houses over 100 pieces of art created by local female artists, as well as The Innovation Center, which provides students and members of the community the ability to study entrepreneurship.
Acceptance Rate:
68%
Average Net Price:
$20,598
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.4
Average ACT Composite
21
Average SAT Composite
1082
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $21,610 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $21,610 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $11,162 |
| Books and Supplies | $2000 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
31%
Average Aid Per Year
$22,422
31%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,407
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$20,438
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
39%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4356
28%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,407
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
53%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,724
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$196
Students receiving federal loans
52%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,306
Average Other Loans Per Year
$11,322
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
1571
Students Applied
60%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
293
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$25
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
33%
Submitting ACT
29%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 21
Average SAT Composite: 1082
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.4
Average GPA
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
3,059
Total Number of Undergrads
2,365
0
100
37%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
46%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
29
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
49
Countries Represented
42
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
43%
Student Organizations
29
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
32%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Golden Eagles
School Colors
maroon and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Mountain East Conference
Total Male Athletes
346
Total Female Athletes
214
Intramural Sports
13
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
University of Charleston Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$46,800
Top 5 Cities
Charleston
Washington
New York
Huntington
Pittsburgh
Top 5 Employers
University of Charleston
US Navy
Charleston Area Medical Center Health System
CAMC
US Army
Top 5 Sectors
Healthcare Services
Business Development
Operations
Education
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,000
Loan Default Rate
6%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$196
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingThe University of Charleston is small private college located on the Kanawha River in Charleston, WV. The professors genuinely care about each individual student's grades, progress, and success in his or her respective field. This institution is truly one of a kind with its top notch education, student organizations and beautiful campus.
ElizabethR from Charleston, WV
UC is a pretty expensive school, but they also help students with everything. When I was going to school there they handled almost all of my financial aid and course scheduling. All I really had to do was show up, learn and get awesome grades. I have also been a student at a public university, where I had to stay on top of everything. If I didn't constantly harass the financial aid, student services and registration offices, then nothing would get done. So, although UC was a lot more expensive, it was definitely worth it to have people who work at the university actually helping students like they are supposed to.
Jennifer from Charleston, WV
University of Charleston is a 4 out of 5 stars. The faculty and staff, as well as the campus is so friendly and welcoming. Also the location is in the capitol of the state, so there's a lot of history behind it; only downfall for me was it's far from home.
Gabrielle Johnson from Tempe, AZ
I would rate this university at an 8. I like that the classes are small. Campus is beautiful.
Emily from Mullens, WV
MUST be hard working, willing to get help
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