University of Charleston
University of Charleston is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Charleston, WV. It enrolls about 2,758 students and admits roughly 65% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Charleston, WV 25304 |
| County | Kanawha County |
| Enrollment | 2,758 |
| Acceptance rate | 65% |
| Applicants / admitted | 1,635 / 1,055 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $21,610 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $21,610 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 46% |
| Transfer-out rate | 29% |
| Full-time retention rate | 69% |
| Campus setting | City: Small |
| Size category | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| Website | www.ucwv.edu/ |
| Phone | 8009954682 |
Admissions
About 1,635 students applied and 1,055 were admitted. Of those admitted, 253 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $21,610 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 341 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 46% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
University of Charleston is in Charleston, WV, Kanawha County. Its coordinates are 38.3334, -81.6162.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Charleston?
About 65% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 1,635 applicants.
How much does University of Charleston cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $21,610 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend University of Charleston?
About 2,758 students are enrolled.