University of Charleston, WV
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
University of Charleston Rankings
Affordability57
Selectivity17
Retention19
Graduation1
Earnings26
Diversity74
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of Charleston
95%
Bachelor’s
5%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences5%
Business, Management, Marketing50%
Communications Technologies3%
Education2%
English Language and Literature1%
Health Professions and Related Programs26%
History<1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities3%
Multi-disciplinary Studies<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies2%
Physical Sciences<1%
Psychology4%
Social Sciences3%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into University of Charleston
50%
Admission Rate
509
Median SAT Math
516
Median SAT Reading
21
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)443–575
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)463–568
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)18–23
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of Charleston
$31K
In-State Tuition
$31K
Out-of-State Tuition
$42K
Average Total Cost
$21K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $17K | $10K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $19K | $11K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $22K | $13K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $24K | $15K | $19K |
| >$110K | $23K | $17K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of Charleston
48%
Receive Federal Loans
$12K
Median Federal Debt
52%
Repayment Rate
$213
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 37% | 60% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 11% | 9% |
| >$110K | 16% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $10K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $12K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $13K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $12K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $24K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $23K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 45% | 36% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 52% | 39% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 66% | 43% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 67% | 48% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of Charleston
67%
Retention Rate
39%
Transfer Rate
14%
Withdrawal Rate
48%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 38% | 47% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 48% | 57% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 45% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 80% | 42% | 53% |
| Black | 17% | 33% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 51% | 52% | 52% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 47% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 58% | 50% | 50% |
| Other race | 38% | 30% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of Charleston
90%
Employment Rate
$32K
Median Salary
$20K
25 Pctl Salary
$48K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 90% | 81% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 90% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 90% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 80% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 78% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $8K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $20K | $14K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $32K | $25K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $48K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $66K | $53K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $32K | $25K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $39K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $41K | $33K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of Charleston
1,910
Undergraduates
50%
Full-time Undergrads
24
Avg Entry Age
693
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 44% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 56% | 32% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 9% | 7% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 48% | 82% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3% | 2% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 7% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | <1% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 30% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 28% | 45% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 17% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 18% | 16% | 14% |
| >$110K | 24% | 15% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of Charleston, WV
West Virginia Junior College-Charleston
1 miles, NW
Garnet Career Center
1 miles, NW
Charleston School of Beauty Culture
2 miles, NW
Mountain State School of Massage
2 miles, SE