University of Charleston Rankings
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #4141 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1167 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1093 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 26 | In West Virginia |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 61%
- Undergraduates
- 2,115
- Graduates
- 852
- Male:Female Ratio
- 58:42
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.ucwv.edu
University of Charleston Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | 65% | 60% |
| Applicants | 2,806 | 899 | 1,894 |
| Admissions | 1,725 | 582 | 1,134 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 274 | 144 | 130 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 20 | 2 | 18 |
681 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,628 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
85 or 29%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 985
or below
75% of them
had 1160
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Charleston are 985-1160 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
97 or 33%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Charleston are 19-23 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not 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 |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
| White | 1521 (52%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 631 (21%) |
| Black or African American | 381 (13%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 155 (5%) |
| Hispanic | 149 (5%) |
| Asian | 72 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 25 (0.8%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 10 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $20,928 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,851 |
| $48-75K | $19,179 |
| $75-110K | $21,392 |
| $110K+ | $31,978 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $30,900 | $17,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $30,900 | $17,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $30,900 | $17,000 |
| Fee in-district | $1,300 | $400 |
| Fee in-state | $1,300 | $400 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,300 | $400 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 755 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,850 |
| Room charge | $5,350 |
| Meal charge | $4,500 |
University of Charleston Majors
| Major | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organizational Leadership | 3 | 225 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 120 | 56 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 80 | 33 | ||
| Pharmacy | 56 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 33 | |||
| Cyber & Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 8 | 22 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 29 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 26 | |||
| Physician Assistant | 26 | |||
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 22 | |||
| Accounting | 18 | |||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 8 | 8 | ||
| Psychology, General | 11 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 9 | |||
| General Studies | 8 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 7 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 7 | |||
| Graphic Communications, General | 6 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 6 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 5 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 4 | |||
| Biochemistry | 4 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 2 | |||
| Interior Design | 2 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 1 | |||
| Political Science and Government, Other | 1 | |||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 113 | 432 | 194 | 112 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 46% | 38% | 54% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 3 |
| 1992 | 2 | 3 |
| 1993 | 9 | 1 |
| 1994 | 5 | 4 |
| 1995 | 10 | 33 |
| 1996 | 11 | 22 |
| 1997 | 11 | 30 |
| 1998 | 12 | 29 |
| 1999 | 12 | 62 |
| 2000 | 12 | 113 |
| 2001 | 14 | 185 |
| 2002 | 16 | 184 |
| 2003 | 9 | 234 |
| 2004 | 5 | 324 |
| 2005 | 8 | 347 |
| 2006 | 5 | 359 |
| 2007 | 8 | 359 |
| 2008 | 6 | 386 |
| 2009 | 18 | 409 |
| 2010 | 10 | 384 |
| 2011 | 13 | 466 |
| 2012 | 18 | 469 |
| 2013 | 23 | 542 |
| 2014 | 5 | 521 |
| 2015 | 13 | 450 |
| 2016 | 11 | 478 |
| 2017 | 16 | 499 |
| 2018 | 17 | 406 |
| 2019 | 16 | 499 |
| 2020 | 41 | 584 |
| 2021 | 30 | 758 |
Notable alumni
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Robert Byrd
- Occupations
- lawyerfiddlerhistorianpolitician
- Biography
-
Robert Carlyle Byrd was an American politician 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 coachhead coachbasketball player
- Biography
-
James Richard Harrick is an American basketball coach, now an assistant coach for the Cal State Northridge Matadors but currently suspended along with the rest of the coaching staff. He has been 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
-
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
-
Timothy Paul Armstead is a Republican politician and jurist from West Virginia, currently serving as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia. 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
-
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
-
Thomas Vancaeyezeele is a French Guianan footballer who plays as a defender for USL Championship club Birmingham Legion and the French Guiana national team.
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Mario Palumbo
- Occupations
- lawyermilitary officerpolitician
- Biography
-
Mario Joseph Palumbo was a 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 | 371 |
| 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 |
| Fax | +1 (304) 357 4781 |