University of Charleston: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3829 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1071 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1000 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #6 of 26 | In West Virginia |
| #284 of 1,067 | For Plastic Surgery |
| Top50% | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 68%
- Undergraduates
- 2,365
- Graduates
- 694
- Male:Female Ratio
- 60:40
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.ucwv.edu
University of Charleston Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Charleston has an acceptance rate of 68% and is among the top 29% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 68% | 68% |
| Applicants | 1,571 | 546 | 1,018 |
| Admissions | 1,064 | 371 | 690 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 236 | 103 | 133 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 30 | 30 |
645 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,734 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1956 (64%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 358 (12%) |
| Hispanic | 223 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 215 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 171 (6%) |
| Asian | 72 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 28 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 21 (0.7%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend University of Charleston is $21,308 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $21,509 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,123 |
| $48-75K | $25,327 |
| $75-110K | $24,078 |
| $110K+ | $20,067 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $31,400 | $16,400 |
| Tuition in-state | $31,400 | $16,400 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $31,400 | $16,400 |
| Fee in-district | $500 | $500 |
| Fee in-state | $500 | $500 |
| Fee out-of-state | $500 | $500 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 756 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,200 |
| Room charge | $5,600 |
| Meal charge | $4,600 |
University of Charleston majors
University of Charleston has granted 589 bachelor's degrees across 22 programs, 241 master's across 4 programs, and 82 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Charleston.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organizational Leadership | 7 | 341 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 167 | 36 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 121 | 62 | ||
| Pharmacy | 46 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 30 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 30 | |||
| Cyber & Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 10 | 17 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 27 | |||
| Accounting | 22 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 21 | |||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 6 | 13 | ||
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 19 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 15 | |||
| Psychology, General | 15 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 10 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 10 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 8 | |||
| Graphic Communications, General | 7 | |||
| General Studies | 6 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 4 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 3 | |||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 3 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 1 | |||
| Political Science and Government, Other | 1 | |||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 153 | 589 | 241 | 82 |
University of Charleston has a graduation rate of 42%, which is among the 27% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 42% | 40% | 43% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Charleston has published 1,726 scientific papers with 23,480 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Psychology, Computer Science, Genetics, Pathology, Engineering, and Biochemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 7 | 87 |
| 1992 | 10 | 70 |
| 1993 | 17 | 67 |
| 1994 | 26 | 78 |
| 1995 | 25 | 118 |
| 1996 | 24 | 108 |
| 1997 | 33 | 123 |
| 1998 | 38 | 138 |
| 1999 | 31 | 169 |
| 2000 | 34 | 244 |
| 2001 | 30 | 311 |
| 2002 | 32 | 330 |
| 2003 | 24 | 415 |
| 2004 | 23 | 421 |
| 2005 | 31 | 492 |
| 2006 | 30 | 532 |
| 2007 | 39 | 565 |
| 2008 | 54 | 625 |
| 2009 | 47 | 729 |
| 2010 | 33 | 709 |
| 2011 | 46 | 804 |
| 2012 | 45 | 860 |
| 2013 | 57 | 987 |
| 2014 | 50 | 1090 |
| 2015 | 81 | 990 |
| 2016 | 52 | 1156 |
| 2017 | 56 | 1123 |
| 2018 | 68 | 1231 |
| 2019 | 84 | 1304 |
| 2020 | 109 | 1501 |
| 2021 | 83 | 1797 |
| 2022 | 97 | 1685 |
| 2023 | 79 | 1630 |
Notable alumni
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Robert Byrd
- Occupations
- lawyerfiddlerhistorianpolitician
- Biography
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Robert Carlyle Byrd was an American politician and musician who served as a United States senator from West Virginia for over 51 years, from 1959 until his death in 2010. A Democrat, Byrd also served as a U.S. representative for six years, from 1953 until 1959. He remains the longest-serving U.S. Senator in history; he was the longest-serving member in the history of the United States Congress until surpassed by Representative John Dingell of Michigan. Byrd is the only West Virginian to have served in both chambers of the state legislature and in both chambers of Congress.
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Jim Harrick
- Occupations
- basketball playerbasketball coachhead coach
- Biography
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James Richard Harrick is an American former basketball coach. He was the head coach at UCLA, Pepperdine University, the University of Rhode Island and the University of Georgia over a combined total of 23 seasons. During the 1994–1995 season, he led UCLA to a 31–1 record and the school's eleventh national championship, its first since the 1974–75 season.
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Bill Bolling
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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William Troy Bolling is an American businessman, politician and educator who served as the 39th Lieutenant Governor of Virginia.
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Tim Armstead
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Timothy Paul Armstead is an American politician who has served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia since 2018. He is the designate to serve as chief justice in 2024. He formerly represented 40th District (Kanawha County) in the West Virginia House of Delegates. Armstead is originally from Clendenin, West Virginia. He is a graduate of the University of Charleston and West Virginia University College of Law.
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James C. Mahan
- Occupations
- judgelawyer
- Biography
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James Cameron Mahan is a senior United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Nevada.
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Thomas Vancaeyezeele
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
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Thomas Vancaeyezeele is a footballer who plays as a defender for Hartford Athletic in the USL Championship. Born in metropolitan France, he represents the French Guiana national team.
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Mario Palumbo
- Occupations
- politicianlawyermilitary officer
- Biography
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Mario Joseph Palumbo was an American attorney and Democratic politician from Kanawha County, West Virginia.
General info
| Alternative names | UC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1888 |
| Colors | maroon, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May. Also Summer Session (May - August) |
| Total FTE staff | 360 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2300 MacCorkle Avenue, SE Charleston, West Virginia, 25304 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 49,000 |
| Phone | 8009954682 |