Outcomes
Strong post-grad earnings
Median earnings 10 yrs out are above the graduate average.
This school$55.8k
National avg$48k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
Back to results
Universityprivateverified
University of Charleston
Charleston, WV
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$32,842
Out-of-State Tuition
$32,842
Avg On-Campus Living
$11,162
Avg Off-Campus Living
$11,400
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$44,004
Net price (after aid)$22,012
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$20,938
$30k – $48k$21,646
$48k – $75k$21,133
$75k – $110k$22,526
$110k+$23,451
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$55,774
Median debt at graduation$19,500
Est. monthly loan payment$207
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.9×Graduates earn about 2.9× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants29%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans34%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
46%
Freshman Retention
69%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Manageable graduate debt
$19.5k below avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Online & hybrid options
On-CampusHybrid
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$32.8k
Net price
$22k
Pell
29%
Median debt
$19.5k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$55.8k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
CommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesSocial SciencesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeBusiness
Programs (23)
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Artificial IntelligenceSoftware EngineeringCybersecurityData Science
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary EducationSpecial Education
Arts & Humanities
English LiteratureHistoryMusic
Admissions
Acceptance rate
65%
SAT range
926 - 1174
ACT range
18 - 27
Campus & Student Life
Safety & Crime Context
Actions
Visit WebsiteView AdmissionsApply via Common AppReport incorrect data
Pin this school
Keep it saved while you compare options.
Location
Loading map...
UniversitiesCommunity Colleges1 school
Institution does not report this
Charleston, WV 25304
Similar schools
Are you an admin of University of Charleston?
Claim this profile to update institutional data, add photos, and access analytics.
Frequently asked questions
About University of Charleston
Built from CampusPin profile data. Always verify final admissions, cost, financial aid, and program details with the institution before applying. See our data methodology and data dictionary.
- Where is University of Charleston located?
- University of Charleston is located in Charleston, WV, in the United States.
- What type of institution is University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is a private university based in WV. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at University of Charleston?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at University of Charleston is approximately 65%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston's published in-state tuition is approximately $32,842 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston reports total enrollment of approximately 2,754 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about University of Charleston?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with University of Charleston.
Explore more
Compare colleges side by sideAll colleges in West VirginiaComputer science in West VirginiaBusiness in West VirginiaNursing in West VirginiaPsychology in West VirginiaEngineering in West Virginia
Always verify final admissions, cost, financial aid, and program details with University of Charleston before applying.