University of Charleston
A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
University of Charleston is a private nonprofit institution located in Charleston, West Virginia with approximately 2,259 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Charleston has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 62%. The average net price after financial aid is $22,107 per year. The graduation rate is 46%, and the typical graduate earns $46,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Charleston (UC) is a private university in Charleston, West Virginia, United States. Founded in 1888, it also has a satellite campus in Beckley, West Virginia. The university enrolled approximately 3,000 students as of fall 2024.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — a 46% graduation rate and 69% freshman retention suggest that many students don't finish, which is a real concern worth asking about before enrolling. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a relatively low $12,666, and the net price of $22,012/year is manageable for a private school. Worth considering if you're drawn to a small campus in Charleston and have a clear plan for a specific program like pharmacy or business, but come with eyes open about the completion rate.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 4% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,259 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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