West Virginia

University of Charleston

Charleston, West Virginia

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About

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 2025.

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Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state)
US$33,990
Estimated total for international students
US$48,156
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International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates
2,259
Graduate students
714
International undergraduates
8%
Students per teacher
15 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate
62%

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate
47%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
US$56,207

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (49)

Bachelor's degrees30 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemistryComputer ScienceComputer Software and Media ApplicationsData AnalyticsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsFinance and Financial Management ServicesGraphic CommunicationsHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingResearch and Experimental PsychologySecurity Science and TechnologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Master's degrees7 subjects
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherBusiness/Commerce, GeneralData AnalyticsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSecurity Science and Technology
Doctoral degrees3 subjects
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherHuman Resources Management and ServicesPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)2 subjects
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
Associate's degrees5 subjects
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAllied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSecurity Science and Technology
Undergraduate certificates1 subject
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Graduate certificates1 subject
Business Administration, Management and Operations

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.