University of Charleston

Charleston, WV · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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University of Charleston reported a 64.5% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. University of Charleston is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Charleston, WV. The historical average net price is $22,107 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

64.5%

1,635 applicants

SAT reference

N/A

Combined score

ACT reference

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$22,107

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at University of Charleston

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)1140——
ACT (composite, 1–36)25—30

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

46.0%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

74.8%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$55,774

Student Body

2,259

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at University of Charleston, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$21,427
$30,001 – $48,000$25,331
$48,001 – $75,000$16,945
$75,001 – $110,000$20,215
$110,000+$23,795

Top Majors at University of Charleston

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing453
Health Professions76
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice33
Parks, Recreation & Fitness29
Biological & Biomedical Sciences23
Social Sciences13
Psychology12
Education9
Communication & Journalism7
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies7

Financial Aid at University of Charleston

About University of Charleston

Official website: https://www.ucwv.edu/

Admissions: https://www.ucwv.edu/Admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About University of Charleston

What is the acceptance rate at University of Charleston?

University of Charleston reported a 64% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 1,635. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into University of Charleston?

The historical 64% acceptance rate suggests University of Charleston was moderately selective. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

How much does it cost to attend University of Charleston?

The stored historical average net price at University of Charleston is $22,107 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $23,439 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at University of Charleston?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for University of Charleston is 46%. its stored first-year retention rate is 75%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $55,774. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is University of Charleston test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for University of Charleston?

University of Charleston's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on March 1, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on University of Charleston's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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