Charleston, West Virginia

University of Charleston

Private school in West Virginia with 2,900 total undergraduate students

Chancing

University of Charleston is a somewhat competitive school

Overall acceptance rate

70%

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Admissions

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Admissions stats

Applicants & acceptance rate

Overall acceptance rate
70%
Women
68%

Men
71%

Total number of applicants
1,984
Women: 66%
Men: 34%

Accepted students who attend

Yield rate - overall
18%

Cost & scholarships

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$ ? / year
In-state
$42,150
Out-of-state
$42,150

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Applications

Application requirements

Accepts Common App
Yes

Considers class rank
No

Recommendation letters
Not used

TOEFL policy (international applicants)
Required

SAT/ACT testing policy
Not used
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Students

Enrolled student statistics

Enrolled students

First-year students (full-time)
246
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
58%
Enrolled men:
42%
6-year graduation rate
37%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
67%

Student diversity

Moderately diverse
International students
6%

Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students

Asian and Pacific Islander: 1%
Black: 9%
Hispanic: 2%
Native American: 1%
Other: 36%
White: 51%

Academics

Student faculty ratio
15:1
Calendar system
Semester

Special academic offering

Study abroad

Credit for AP exams

Offers graduate degree

Academic and career counseling

Majors & careers

Special focus
None

Has medical school
No

Housing

Commuter College
No

On campus housing
Yes

Sports

D1 Football
No

Football conference
Mountain East Conference

D1 Basketball
No

Basketball conference
Mountain East Conference

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Location

2300 MacCorkle Avenue, SE
Charleston, WV 25304
Campus Setting
Urban

Region
Southeast

Campus culture

Religious Affiliation
None

HBCU
No

Contact information

(800) 995-4682
2300 MacCorkle Avenue, SE
Charleston, WV 25304