University of Charleston
- 4 Year
- CHARLESTON, WV
CollegeGrad School
University of Charleston
- grade B+Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- CHARLESTON, WV
- Rating 3.47 out of 5 243 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B+
- Valuegrade B
- Diversitygrade A
- Campusgrade B+
- Athleticsgrade B+
- Party Scenegrade C
- Professorsgrade B+
- Locationgrade B+
- Dormsgrade A
- Campus Foodgrade A
- Student Lifegrade B+
- Safetygrade A minus
About
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Mountain East Conference
From University of Charleston
How is UC different? First, it is all about you: the person you are and the person you want to become. What you need to learn and the way you want to learn it. The success you would like to achieve, and the impact you want to have on the world.
A UC education prepares you for the future. We want you to take what you learn and be able to apply that to the real world, making sure that you have the opportunity for leadership, creativity, innovation and the skills to make your mark – long after you have turned the tassel on your mortarboard at graduation.
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University of Charleston Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
70%
SAT Range
940-1140
ACT Range
19-24
Application Fee
$25
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes
Will You Get In?
Will You Get Into UC?
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Cost
Net Price
$20,086 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$24,484 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
99%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
9:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
79%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 14 responses68%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 19 responses63%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 19 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Business380 Graduates
- Nursing141 Graduates
- Biology27 Graduates
- Occupational Therapist Assistant23 Graduates
- Radiation Therapy22 Graduates
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science18 Graduates
- Sport and Fitness Management18 Graduates
- Accounting16 Graduates
- Graphic Communications14 Graduates
- Political Science and Government12 Graduates
Scholarship Opportunities
Through our generous merit and need-based institutional scholarships and grants, a UC education is more affordable and a better value. In order to be considered for scholarships and financial aid at the University of Charleston, domestic students are required to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
4
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
2
Online Bachelor's Programs
2
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,123 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,039
Undergrads Over 25
51%
Pell Grant
34%
Varsity Athletes
49%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
73%
Poll
48%
of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene. 25 responsesPoll
42%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 31 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$40,800 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
43%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
90%
National
83%80%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 15 responsesUniversity of Charleston Reviews
Rating 3.47 out of 5 243 reviews
The University of Charleston is a private school with a small and friendly campus. I had a wonderful freshman year with a lot of changes in my personality and my life. This school allows me to meet a lot of new people who come from diverse backgrounds. I made some wonderful friendships with other friends who are locals or international students from other countries around the world. Every day, I not only receive new knowledge about my major but also improve new social skills such as solving problems, communication, etc. because I have a chance to get a job at school. Regarding my academics, I achieved good grades in this school because of my efforts and the enthusiastic help of my professors or tutors whenever I had struggles in my courses. However, I would like to see some changes in the provision of internship courses for the freshman at school. I know that freshmen internship courses may be too early but it might help some students who would to start them early like me.
They show they care about their students and fighting for acceptance in a southern state. Resources are great, professors are a hit or miss as the higher ups seem to be throwing them around and hoping they can teach a lesson they've never taught before, and the foods pretty good. Theres many exchange students and they all feel well supported on campus with a dedicated faculty group that check in on them and handle all the confusing parts of being at a campus in a different country. The college absolutely supports LGBTQ+ students, but the locals are a different story. The campus is a safe haven in west virginia.
Personally, I love University of Charleston and I would rate my experience at 5 stars, but it is not a school for everyone.
I entered college with exactly what I wanted in mind in regards to my major, as well as good grades. I do not live on campus and I entered college with 30 credits from classes I took in high school. I do not play a sport. In these ways, my experience is not everyone else's.
Academics, wise, UC is great. Small class sizes, you know your professors, and there are plenty of academic resources.
Student life-wise, Charleston is not a college town and there are not a lot of activities available to students. Having friends to hang out with is necessary to feel connected.
I think UC is a great school for students who are serious about their education. UC offers a lot of academic opportunities that other schools advertise. I have been privileged to get a lot out of my undergrad experience.
I entered college with exactly what I wanted in mind in regards to my major, as well as good grades. I do not live on campus and I entered college with 30 credits from classes I took in high school. I do not play a sport. In these ways, my experience is not everyone else's.
Academics, wise, UC is great. Small class sizes, you know your professors, and there are plenty of academic resources.
Student life-wise, Charleston is not a college town and there are not a lot of activities available to students. Having friends to hang out with is necessary to feel connected.
I think UC is a great school for students who are serious about their education. UC offers a lot of academic opportunities that other schools advertise. I have been privileged to get a lot out of my undergrad experience.