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Colleges / University of Charleston

University of Charleston

Charleston, WV 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate70%

University of Charleston Student Life

University of Charleston Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

University of Charleston has the Student Activities Board. In fact, more students participate in the Student Activities Board than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of Charleston include American Society of Interior Designers, Student Government Association, Capito Association of Nursing Students and International Student Organization.

Does University of Charleston Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at University of Charleston.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing
Number of Students Living On-Campus
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

University of Charleston offers on-campus housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Charleston offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of Charleston Athletics

At University of Charleston there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of Charleston:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Golf NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Soccer NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Tennis NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Track And Field NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Volleyball NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Cheerleading Intercollegiate Sport NCAA Division 2

Safety at University of Charleston

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of Charleston is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The University of Charleston campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

University of Charleston offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Additionally, University of Charleston has radio connection to city police and ambulance.

Plan a Visit to University of Charleston

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of Charleston, take Interstate 77 and Interstate 64 to Charleston, WV. If you need to fly, book your flight to West Virginia International Yeager Airport airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in West Virginia you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore University of Charleston's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

Keep Reading About University of Charleston

Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.

Overview

Admissions

Academics

Tuition & Aid

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University of Charleston Students

54%

Women

46%

Men

52%

Full Time

48%

Part Time

44%

In State

56%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

60%

14%

9%

7%

6%

2%

2%

0.38%

Undergraduate Students

2,170

Graduate Students

756

Non-Resident / International Students

147

University of Charleston Campus Services

Student Services
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Counseling
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Health Clinic
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Women's Center
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data 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%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$31,900

Out-of-State

$31,900

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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