University of Charleston is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Charleston, West Virginia with 2,259 undergraduates. It admits 62% of applicants, costs an average of $23,793 a year after grants and graduates 47% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
University of Charleston acceptance rate and admissions
University of Charleston admitted 62% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Neither required nor recommended (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
University of Charleston application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Rolling admission | Applications reviewed as they arrive |
Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on University of Charleston’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
University of Charleston tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $33,990 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $12,960 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $48,156 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $23,793 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $23,793 a year after grants and scholarships, $24,363 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run University of Charleston's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
University of Charleston graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 47% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $56,207 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $18,250 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 32% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
University of Charleston majors and what graduates earn
University of Charleston awarded bachelor's degrees in 28 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nursing ($83,847).
All 28 majors at University of Charleston
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at University of Charleston
10 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 10 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business administration | Master's | 147 | n/a | n/a |
| Pharmacy | Professional doctorate | 37 | n/a | n/a |
| Data analytics | Master's | 26 | n/a | n/a |
| Security Science and Technology | Master's | 21 | $79,587 | n/a |
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | Master's | 21 | $114,755 | $163,558 |
| Human resources | Doctoral | 21 | n/a | n/a |
| Business | Master's | 18 | $45,648 | $29,577 |
| Nursing | Master's | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | Master's | 0 | $83,815 | n/a |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | Professional doctorate | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Trade and career programs at University of Charleston
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Associate degree | 12 | $36,605 | $47,004 | $14,000 |
Students and location
- 2,259 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 38% women, 62% men
- 15 students for every faculty member
- Setting: small city
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Charleston?
University of Charleston admitted 62% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does University of Charleston cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $33,990. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $23,793 a year in 2024-25.
Is University of Charleston test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, University of Charleston reported that test scores were: neither required nor recommended. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at University of Charleston?
47% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do University of Charleston graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $56,207 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.