Acceptance Rate
65%
Enrollment
2,083
Graduation Rate
46%
Student-Faculty Ratio
16:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$55,774
Retention Rate
69%
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$32,842
Out-of-State Tuition
$32,842
Avg Net Price
$22,012
Room & Board
$11,162
Total COA
$44,031
Median Debt
$19,500
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$20,938
$30,001–48,000
$21,646
$48,001–75,000
$21,133
$75,001–110,000
$22,526
$110,001+
$23,451
Pell Grant Rate: 29%
Federal Loan Rate: 34%
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Sticker Price$44,004
Estimated Net Price$22,012 (avg)
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University of Charleston's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
46%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$55,774
Retention Rate
69%
Median Debt
$19,500
Top Programs
Business & Marketing
51.3%
Health Professions
29.6%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
5.0%
Biology
2.9%
Criminal Justice
2.9%
Education
1.5%
Psychology
1.5%
Social Sciences
1.3%
Communication
1.0%
Communications Technology
0.6%
Top Majors
| Major | Graduates | Earnings (4yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 259 | $50,544 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 36 | $60,530 |
| Biology, General | 29 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 18 | — |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | 13 | — |
| Psychology, General | 11 | — |
| Political Science and Government | 10 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 10 | $57,751 |
| Graphic Communications | 8 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 8 | — |
| Security Science and Technology | 8 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 7 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 5 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 5 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | — |
Demographics
Men 61%Women 39%
White
66.3%
Black
8.6%
Hispanic
8.1%
Asian
1.2%
Two or More
4.6%
International
7.4%
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App Fee (International)$0
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