University of Charleston
Private college · Charleston, WV · 2,259 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
62%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
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ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$23,793
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$48,156
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
47%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into University of Charleston?
University of Charleston accepts about 62 of every 100 applicants (62%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says University of Charleston is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of Charleston's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does University of Charleston cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $48,156 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $23,793 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $33,990 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$33,990
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$33,990
- Room & board$12,960
- Total cost of attendance$48,156
- Average net price after grants$23,793
Popular majors
Business, Health Professions & Nursing.
University of Charleston FAQ
- What is University of Charleston's acceptance rate?
- 62% — moderately selective.
- Is University of Charleston test-optional?
- The latest federal data says University of Charleston is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of Charleston's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does University of Charleston cost?
- About $48,156 a year before aid; $23,793 on average after grants.
- What is University of Charleston's FAFSA school code?
- 003818. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so University of Charleston receives your information.
- What is University of Charleston's graduation rate?
- 47% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to University of Charleston
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling UniversityWheeling, WV | 63% | — | $11,350 | 36% |
| Bethany CollegeBethany, WV | 59% | — | $22,129 | 48% |
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