University of Charleston

Charleston, WV
University of Charleston

Charleston, WV

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Tuition & Fees

$32,200

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

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75th
615
25th
515
75th
545
25th
470
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75th
24
25th
18
75th
24
25th
17
75th
23
25th
19
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undergraduateRatios

59%

male

41%

female

-

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

61%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,725
Declined 1,081
Total Received 2,806
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Private

2,720

undergraduate students

1,084

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.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 3,804
Established in 1888
Coeducational Coeducational

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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%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
65%
Percent 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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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

reading math writing
75th
615
25th
515
75th
545
25th
470
composite english math
75th
24
25th
18
75th
24
25th
17
75th
23
25th
19

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

61%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,725
Declined 1,081
Total Received 2,806

Admissions Factors

Required

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

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
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 Aid

71%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$18,186

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $30,900
Room $5,350
Board $4,500
Additional fees $1,300
Books & supplies $1,800
Total $43,850
Average Financial Aid - $18,186
Total with Avg. Aid $25,664

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Not Reported

Non-need-based

Not Reported

Scholarships

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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
Baseball
Basketball
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, broomball, flag football, soccer

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA (Division II), Mountain East

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Majors

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

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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

3,804

total students

54%

in-state

46%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

72%

2,720
students

Female
41%
1,106

Male
59%
1,614

28%

1,084
students

Female
41%
440

Male
59%
644

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

46%

1,256
students

Female
57%
711

Male
43%
545

54%

1,464
students

Female
27%
395

Male
73%
1,069

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Student Break-down

5%
Nonresident aliens
8%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Hispanic/Latino
51%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
30%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

164

Transfer applicants enrolled

6%

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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