WCU
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS
60% admitted · $13,507/yr after aid
University of Charleston
Charleston, WV · Private nonprofit · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 62%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $23,793
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 47%
- Median earnings
- $56,207
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of Charleston is a private nonprofit college in Charleston, WV with 2,259 undergraduates. It admits 62% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $23,793 per year ($24,987 for families earning under $30,000). 47% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $56,207 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 62%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 1,635
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,055
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 24%
- of admitted students enrolled
What University of Charleston looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $48,156
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $33,990
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$24,987
- $30–48k$19,846
- $48–75k$19,057
- $75–110k$23,844
- $110k+$26,868
Get a personal estimate with University of Charleston's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 47%
- Freshman retention
- 75%
- Median earnings
- $56,207
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $18,250
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,259
- Student–faculty ratio
- 15:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 34%
- White66%
- Hispanic9%
- Black9%
- Asian1%
University of Charleston FAQ
What is University of Charleston's acceptance rate?+
University of Charleston admits 62% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
Is University of Charleston test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to University of Charleston?+
In Fall 2023, 1,635 students applied to University of Charleston and 1,055 were admitted; 253 enrolled.
Does University of Charleston consider legacy status?+
No. University of Charleston reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of Charleston require an essay?+
University of Charleston reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of Charleston cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $48,156 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,793.
What is University of Charleston's graduation rate?+
47% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 237312 · How we use this data
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