University of Charleston
Charleston, WV
1,831
Students
19,719
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
64%
Acceptance Rate
Small town
Setting
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Overview
University of Charleston is a Comprehensive institution located in Charleston, WV, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address
2300 MacCorkle Avenue, SE
Charleston, WV 25304
United States
Charleston, WV 25304
United States
Majors & Degrees
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration, Management And Operations Related |
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| Finance |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mass Communication/media |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Education |
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| Elementary Education |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health Professions Related |
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| Medical Radiologic Technology |
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| Occupational Therapist Assistant |
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| Pre-pharmacy Studies |
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| Radiologic Technology/science |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| General Studies |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Political Science And Government |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
2,737
Applied
1,765
Accepted
1,831
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,873
Females Applied
1,206
Females Accepted
64%
Male Admissions
864
Males Applied
559
Males Accepted
65%
Applying
25
Application Fee
3.35
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2.25 |
| Required for some programs |
Interview |
| Recommended |
Essay |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
29,900
Fees
1,000
Full-time student fees
9,180
Room & board
5,000
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Senior Citizens Employees Alumni |
Financial Aid
19,719
Avg. Financial Aid Package
20,049
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
18,815
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
5,500
Avg. Loan Aid
10,250
Avg. Grant Aid
5,025
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
52%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
18%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,831
Total undergrad students
7%
International Students
48%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 2.35% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8.47% |
| White or Caucasian | 48.5% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.98% |
| Asian | 1.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.44% |
| Other | 30.8% |
Gender
Male (55.05%)
Female (44.95%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | Not Reported |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Governor's Cup Regatta, Homecoming and Family Weekend
Governor's Cup Regatta, Homecoming and Family Weekend
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
More
Most popular organizations:
Student Activities Board, American Society of Interior Designers, Student Government Association, Capito Association of Nursing Students and International Student Organization
Student Activities Board, American Society of Interior Designers, Student Government Association, Capito Association of Nursing Students and International Student Organization
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
radio connection to city police and ambulance
radio connection to city police and ambulance
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | Division 2 | |
| Basketball | |
Division 2 | |
| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Cheerleading | No | |
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| Cross-country Running | No | Division 2 | |
| Football | |
Division 2 | |
| Golf | No | Division 2 | |
| Lacrosse | No | No | No |
| Soccer | No | Division 2 | |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 2 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 2 | |
| Volleyball | |
Division 2 | |
| Water Polo | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 2 | |
| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Cheerleading | No | Division 2 | |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 2 | |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 2 | |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 2 | |
| Soccer | No | Division 2 | |
| Softball | No | Division 2 | |
| Tennis | |
Division 2 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 2 | |
| Volleyball | |
Division 2 | |
| Water Polo | |
No | No |