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About University of Charleston

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University of Charleston is a private university in Charleston, WV, known for its health sciences focused, doctoral professional university, and small private college. With an acceptance rate of 68%, University of Charleston is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 266 students each year. University of Charleston is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1150–1300, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. University of Charleston offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $21,794 per year; the sticker price of $35,800 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

University of Charleston acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

68%
Overall Accept Rate
3.75
Typical Admitted GPA
1225
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1150 – 1300 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to University of Charleston

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Application Strategy
University of Charleston is particularly strong in health sciences programs like nursing, pharmacy, and physician assistant studies, so if you are applying to one of these programs, make sure your application highlights any healthcare experience, volunteer work, or shadowing hours you have accumulated.
Test Score Strategy
UC is test optional, and with a score below their 75th percentile, you are better off not submitting your test scores and letting your GPA, coursework, and activities speak for you instead.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What University of Charleston actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$36k/yr$21.4k
30k-48k~$36k/yr$25.3k
48k-75k~$36k/yr$16.9k
75k-110k~$36k/yr$20.2k
110k+~$36k/yr$23.8k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

46%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$43k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,778
Undergrad Enrollment
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