University of Charleston: Ranking & Review
| Charleston rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1952 | 6722 Top 40% |
University of Charleston Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 64% | 65% | 64% |
| Applicants | 2,737 | 864 | 1,873 |
| Admissions | 1,765 | 559 | 1,206 |
| Enrolled undergraduates | 343 | 142 | 201 |
| Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 2,481 | 1,394 | 1,087 |
1,644 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
919 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Typical SAT scores
| Number of students submitting SAT scores | 56 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting SAT scores | 16% |
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | |
| Math |
Typical ACT scores
| Number of students submitting ACT scores | 248 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting ACT scores | 72% |
| ACT Composite | |
| ACT English | |
| ACT Math |
Admission requirements
Application fee for undergraduates - $25. Application fee for graduates - $50.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of the college-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Admission test scores | Considered but not required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
University of Charleston Tuition
| Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $43,900 | $43,900 |
| Off-campus | $43,800 | $43,800 |
| The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, on-campus room and board payment of $9,100 and other expenses per full academic year. | ||
University of Charleston provides on-campus housing with total dormitory capacity of 762 students.
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $21,000 | $21,000 |
| Fees for full-time undergraduates | $200 | $200 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates | $380 | $380 |
| Tuition for Full-time graduates | $17,000 | $17,000 |
| Fees for full-time graduates | $200 | $200 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time graduates | $425 | $425 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 195 | 111 | 5 | 311 | |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 78 | 61 | 26 | 84 | 249 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 22 | 22 | |||
| Psychology | 13 | 13 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 12 | 12 | |||
| Education | 12 | 12 | |||
| Communications Technologies & Technicians and Support Services | 9 | 9 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 7 | 7 | |||
| Social Sciences | 5 | 5 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 3 | 3 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 1 | |||
| English Language and Literature & Letters | 1 | 1 | |||
| History | 1 | 1 | |||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 78 | 343 | 137 | 89 | 647 |
A total of 421 2-year associate's and 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at University of Charleston.
At the master's and doctor's level 226 degrees were conferred in the graduate programs.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 49% | 42% | 54% |
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General info
| Alternative names | UC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1888 |
| Religious affiliation | Not applicable |
| Colors | maroon, gold |
| Academic Calendar | Semester |
| Total FTE staff | 378 |
| Instructional FTE | 140 |
| Sector of institution | Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Control of institution | Private not-for-profit |
| Carnegie Classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | www.ucwv.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | 2300 MacCorkle Avenue, SE Charleston, West Virginia, 25304 United States |
| Urbanization level | City: Small |
| City population | 49,000 |
| Phone | 3043574800 |
| Fax | +1 (304) 357 4781 |