University of Charleston
Charleston, West Virginia
Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - professional practice·GPA 3.35
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The University of Charleston (UC) is a private university in Charleston, West Virginia, United States. Founded in 1888, it also has a satellite campus in Beckley, West Virginia. The university enrolled approximately 3,000 students as of fall 2025.
- Rankings
#870 (WM Best Value)▼
Value rank
Ranked #870 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$32,842▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $48,734
Room & Board: $11,162
Books & Supplies: $2,000
Receive Aid: 100%
Avg Grant Aid: $23,439
Pell Grant Recipients: 36%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$32,842▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $48,734
Room & Board: $11,162
Books & Supplies: $2,000
Receive Aid: 100%
Avg Grant Aid: $23,439
Pell Grant Recipients: 36%
- Gas
- ⛽ $4.18 / gal
- Admit Rate
- 65%
- Avg HS GPA
- 3.35
- Total Enrollment
- 2,758
- Undergrad
- 2,087
- Graduate
- 671
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 15:1
- Retention Rate
- 69%
- Graduation Rate
- 46%
- Official Portal
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2300 MacCorkle Avenue, SE, Charleston, West Virginia, 25304
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