University of Charleston

Charleston, WV
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Acceptance Rate
65%
Enrollment
2,083
Graduation Rate
46%
Student-Faculty Ratio
16:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$55,774
Retention Rate
69%

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$32,842
Out-of-State Tuition
$32,842
Avg Net Price
$22,012
Room & Board
$11,162
Total COA
$44,031
Median Debt
$19,500

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$20,938
$30,001–48,000
$21,646
$48,001–75,000
$21,133
$75,001–110,000
$22,526
$110,001+
$23,451
Pell Grant Rate: 29%
Federal Loan Rate: 34%

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Sticker Price$44,004
Estimated Net Price$22,012 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
46%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$55,774
Retention Rate
69%
Median Debt
$19,500

Top Programs

Business & Marketing
51.3%
Health Professions
29.6%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
5.0%
Biology
2.9%
Criminal Justice
2.9%
Education
1.5%
Psychology
1.5%
Social Sciences
1.3%
Communication
1.0%
Communications Technology
0.6%

Top Majors

MajorGraduatesEarnings (4yr)
Business Administration, Management and Operations259$50,544
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing36$60,530
Biology, General29
Accounting and Related Services18
Health and Physical Education/Fitness13
Psychology, General11
Political Science and Government10
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions10$57,751
Graphic Communications8
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities8
Security Science and Technology8
Health and Medical Administrative Services7
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods5
Fine and Studio Arts5
English Language and Literature, General4

Demographics

Men 61%Women 39%
White
66.3%
Black
8.6%
Hispanic
8.1%
Asian
1.2%
Two or More
4.6%
International
7.4%

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App Fee (International)$0

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.