University of Charleston
Charleston, WV
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,118
Graduate Enrollment: 764
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, small, primarily residential
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higher part-time
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 69.71%
Male/Female: 41% / 59% (2017)
First generation college students: 43.1% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 20.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.5% (2009)
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 56.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 37.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 25.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 17.9% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 59.9%
Black: 9.4%
Hispanic: 5.5%
Asian: 1.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.4%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 6.9%
Unknown race: 14.4%
Black: 9.4%
Hispanic: 5.5%
Asian: 1.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.4%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 6.9%
Unknown race: 14.4%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $44,740
In-State tuition: $31,350Out-of-State tuition: $31,350
Estimated books and supplies: $1,800 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,950 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,600 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $11,400 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,600 (2022)
Average Family Income: $69,324 (2017)
Median Family Income: $44,570 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 33.0%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 41.0%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $19,500 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $207 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $19,632 |
| $30k-48k | $17,140 |
| $48k-75k | $20,720 |
| $75k-110k | $21,989 |
| $110k+ | $21,658 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 30%6-year graduation rate: 43%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 92.8% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $19,500 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $5,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $12,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $13,437 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 64.8% (2015) |
| @3 year | 69.3% (2017) |
| @5 year | 82.3% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 36.4% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 40.3% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $49,834 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $49,610 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Professional Degree | Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | 55 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Graphic Communications. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 24 | $24,125 | $256 | $25,365 ($2,114) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 14 | $51,979 ($4,332) | |||
| Master's Degree | Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | 100 | $233 | $65,985 ($5,499) | $37,810 ($3,151) | |
| First Professional Degree | Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | 19 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | 23 | $19,583 | $138 | $39,223 ($3,269) | |
| Associate's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 13 | $49,473 ($4,123) | $50,244 ($4,187) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 25 | $27,000 | $286 | $43,596 ($3,633) | $57,751 ($4,813) |
| Master's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 29 | $1,692 | $108,592 ($9,049) | $116,695 ($9,725) | |
| Associate's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 36 | $24,250 | $196 | $62,381 ($5,198) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 33 | $27,250 | $203 | $63,439 ($5,287) | $60,530 ($5,044) |
| Master's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 37 | $367 | $49,144 ($4,095) | $82,271 ($6,856) | |
| Associate's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 255 | $13,666 | $233 | $52,839 ($4,403) | $50,544 ($4,212) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $60,057Full time faculty: 50%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 14.0
School's endowment start of year: $46,763,774 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $60,478,146 (2022)