University of Charleston

Charleston, WV

University of Charleston

Charleston, WV

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Tuition & Fees

$35,572

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

61%

male

39%

female

16

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

67%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,064
Declined 507
Total Received 1,571
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Private

2,365

undergraduate students

694

graduate students

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School Facts

The University of Charleston is an independent, co-educational residential university. Its main campus is on the banks of the Kanawha River in Charleston, WV.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 3,059
Established in 1888
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Networks

40-acre campus in Charleston (population: 47,929). Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

University of Charleston
2300 MacCorkle Avenue, SE
Charleston, WV
25304

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
32%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
65%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $25
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Application deadline (priority deadline) May 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Considered if submitted

Moderately Selective

67%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,064
Declined 507
Total Received 1,571

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School GPA

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Rank
Recommendations

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Personal
  • Psychological

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

85%

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 304 357-4944
ucfinancialaid@ucwv.edu

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Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Lacrosse yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, broomball, flag football, soccer

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA (Division II), Mountain East

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism yes yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
General Studies yes
Graphic Communications, General yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist yes yes
Occupational Therapist Assistant yes
Organizational Leadership yes yes
Physician Associate/Assistant yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Political Science and Government, Other yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Health Education and Promotion yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business/marketing
  2. Biological/life Sciences
  3. Organizational Leadership

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Weekend College

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

3,059

total students

57%

in-state

43%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

77%

2,365
students

Female
39%
933

Male
61%
1,432

23%

694
students

Female
41%
284

Male
59%
410

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

55%

1,307
students

Female
50%
647

Male
50%
660

45%

1,058
students

Female
27%
286

Male
73%
772

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Student Break-down

5%
Nonresident aliens
9%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Hispanic/Latino
68%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.20
College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of Some
Interview Required of Some
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of Some

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens
Countries most often represented Australia
Brazil
Canada
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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