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University of Charleston Science & Tech Programs

University of Charleston is a private not-for-profit institution located in Charleston, WV. A Smaller City provides an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

University of Charleston Rankings

University of Charleston has earned the following rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#3 of 43	State — West Virginia
Overall Quality	#146 of 1,106	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#1073 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is University of Charleston?

Contact information for University of Charleston are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	2300 MacCorkle Avenue, SE, Charleston, WV 25304
Phone:	8009954682
Website:	www.ucwv.edu/
Admissions:	www.ucwv.edu/Admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.ucwv.edu/Admissions/Financial-Aid/

How Do I Get Into University of Charleston?

You can apply to University of Charleston online at: www.ucwv.edu/Admissions/Undergraduate/Undergraduate-Application/

University of Charleston is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of Charleston

Here’s what University of Charleston requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of Charleston?

University of Charleston admits 62%, making it fairly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 17% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at University of Charleston vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	800	419	52%
Women	1,021	669	66%

Can I Afford University of Charleston?

The average net price after aid at University of Charleston is $22,012. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$22,117
In-State Fees	$500
Out-of-State Tuition	$22,117
Out-of-State Fees	$500
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$22,617
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$22,617

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 11% of students at University of Charleston receive some form of financial aid (223 students).

About 62% of students at University of Charleston receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $19,206 per student.

31% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,300.

Student Loan Debt

35% of University of Charleston undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,220 per year.

University of Charleston Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 968 students enrolled at University of Charleston. University of Charleston is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,083 undergraduate students at University of Charleston, approximately 62% are male and 38% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Charleston undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	22
Black or African American	191
Hispanic	177
White	1,374
American Indian/Alaska Native	6
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	6
Two or More Races	87
Non-Resident	156

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of Charleston break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
West Virginia	139
Ohio	13
Maryland	10
Virginia	9
Pennsylvania	8

Additionally, approximately 7.5% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of Charleston Graduate Student Diversity

671 of University of Charleston’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at University of Charleston, approximately 59% are male and 41% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Charleston graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	18
Black or African American	82
Hispanic	66
White	379
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	28
Non-Resident	32

Online Learning at University of Charleston

University of Charleston offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

716 undergraduate students at University of Charleston took at least one online class — of those, 1,252 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 123 students took at least one online class and 451 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at University of Charleston

University of Charleston offers 15 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

University of Charleston has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.