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University of Charleston
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

πŸ“ Charleston, WVπŸ›οΈ Private universityπŸ“ Test-optional

Located in Charleston, West Virginia, this private university enrolls about 3,000 students and admits roughly 6 in 10 applicants. Business and marketing degrees account for more than half of all degrees awarded, with health professions comprising another quarter. The average net price after financial aid is $21,308 annually, though the six-year graduation rate is 46%.

Acceptance rate
61.5%
Enrollment
3,059
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
46%

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β—΄ Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
Not published
ACT (composite)
Not published
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages β€” not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$21,427
family income
$30–48k
$25,331
family income
$48–75k
$16,945
family income
$75–110k
$20,215
family income
$110k+
$23,795
family income
31% receive Pell grants
35% take federal loans

✦ Strongest Programs

The fields University of Charleston graduates the most students in β€” a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Business & Marketing
56.0%
Health Professions
26.2%
Criminal Justice
4.0%
Parks & Recreation
3.5%
Biology
2.8%

β†— Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$55,774
Earnings (6 yr)
$42,698
Completion
46%
Retention
75%
Median debt
$19,500

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Charleston?

University of Charleston has an acceptance rate of 61.5%, making it relatively accessible.

How much does University of Charleston actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $21,427 per year, rising to $23,795 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes β€” run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.