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University of Charleston
Most applicants get into University of Charleston — 61.5% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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University of Charleston sits in Charleston proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. International students are a visible presence here — 7.8% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $83,847 four years out. Faculty pay averages $87,564 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 2,259 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 74.8% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
University of Charleston does not use test scores in admissions at all: the 61.5% who got into University of Charleston did it on GPA, coursework and application alone. No score range exists to publish.
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Charleston received 1,635 applications and admitted 1,055 (64.5%), with 253 enrolling.
How University of Charleston compares
| University of Charleston | West Virginia median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 61.5% | 93.3% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $33,800 | $10,376 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $55,774 | $44,409 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Charleston student earns $55,774 — 26% above the West Virginia median of $44,409 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
University of Charleston lists tuition at $33,800 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. University of Charleston's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $33,800 as the ceiling, not the bill.
University of Charleston enrolls 2,259 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs University of Charleston's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
45.6% graduate within six years. Roughly 54% don't — ask a University of Charleston tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of Charleston
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,847 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $74,791 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $71,104 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $64,571 |
| Biology, General | $63,958 |
| Graphic Communications | $47,037 |
| Political Science and Government | $43,601 |
Median earnings for these 7 University of Charleston programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $55,774 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 19 additional University of Charleston programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Charleston?
University of Charleston doesn't look at test scores; its 61.5% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is University of Charleston's acceptance rate?
64.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,055 admitted from 1,635 applicants.
How much does University of Charleston cost?
At University of Charleston, published tuition is $33,800 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is University of Charleston's ceiling, not a quote.
What do University of Charleston graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $55,774 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in West Virginia
- Appalachian Bible College — 77.8% admitted
- Wheeling University — 63.2% admitted
- Concord University — 92.6% admitted
- Davis & Elkins College — 94.3% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.