University of Charleston
tuition & fees
$22,617
graduate tuition & fees
$17,729
acceptance rate
62%
Student Population
3,062
online students
1,703
Number of Programs
53
Financial Aid Amount
$19,206
Graduation Rate
46%
University of Charleston is a Private, 4 years college located in Charleston, West Virginia. Charleston ranked 294th in National Universities and 3rd in West Virginia Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 3,062 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. It is a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree- professional practice. Charleston's acceptance rate is 61.52% last year (undergraduate school).
University of Charleston is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of University of Charleston and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 2300 MacCorkle Avenue, SE, Charleston, WV 25304 |
| Phone | 800-995-4682 |
| WEB | www.ucwv.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.ucwv.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | www.ucwv.edu/Admissions/Undergraduate/Undergraduate-Application/ |
| Financial Aid | www.ucwv.edu/Admissions/Financial-Aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.ucwv.edu/admissions/financial-aid/net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | www.ucwv.edu/Admissions/Military/ |
| Athletic | https://www.ucwv.edu/uc-life/student-resources/student-consumer-information-and-disclosures/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.ucwv.edu/uc-life/disability-services/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Doctoral/Research University |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree- professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of University of Charleston is 61.52% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 16.80%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 61.52 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 16.80 % |
Tuition & Fees
Charleston's 2025 tuition & fees is $22,617 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.66% compared to the last year's rate ($21,610).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $17,729. The graduate tuition increased by 3.68% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $22,617 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $17,729 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 3,062 students have enrolled at Charleston (2024-2025). Among them, 1,703 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Charleston has 2,348 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 714 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 3,062 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 2,348 |
| Graduate Students | 714 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,703 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Charleston offers 53 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 12 out of the 53 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Charleston
| Number of programs | 53 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 12 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |