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University of Charleston
Charleston,
WV
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate70%
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About University of Charleston
University of Charleston is a private, nonprofit university in the town of Charleston, West Virginia. University of Charleston was founded in 1888. The college currently enrolls around 2,926 students a year, including 2,170 undergraduates.
University of Charleston Acceptance Rate
In 2019, University of Charleston accepted 70% of applicants. In 2019, 1,383 out of 1,984 total applicants were accepted.
| University of Charleston Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 70% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | Info Not Available |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | Info Not Available |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
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College Info
University of Charleston Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to University of Charleston is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to University of Charleston is Continuous processing.
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University of Charleston SAT Scores
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University of Charleston Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$43,900
In State$43,900
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$31,400
$31,400
Fees
$500
$500
Housing
$10,200
$10,200
Books
$1,800
$1,800
Student Life
Wondering what life at University of Charleston is like? There are approximately 2,926 students enrolled at University of Charleston, including 2,170 undergraduate students and 756 graduate students. 52% percent of students attend school full-time, 44% percent are from WV and 56% percent of students are from other states.
52%
Full Time48%
Part Time44%
In State56%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
2,926
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
70%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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