University of Charleston
Charleston, WV · Private nonprofit · 2,259 undergrads (small, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $21,427 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $25,331 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $16,945 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $20,215 |
| Over $110,000 | $23,795 |
| All incomes (average) | $22,107 |
Sticker tuition: $33,800 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 62%
- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 31%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 46%
- Freshman retention
- 75%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $55,774
- Median debt at graduation
- $19,500
- International undergrads
- 154 (7.4%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business53%
Health & Nursing33%
Criminal Justice4%
Kinesiology & Sports Science3%
Biology & Life Sciences2%
Psychology1%
Social Sciences1%
Communications & Media1%
Computer Science1%
Education0%
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