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University of Charleston

Charleston, West Virginia · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$42,698

Acceptance Rate

65%

Graduation Rate

44%

Annual Tuition

$32,842

At a Glance

Total Students

2,083

Retention Rate

69%

Faculty Ratio

15

Financial Aid

34%

Median Debt

$19,500

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

The University of Charleston is a private, non-profit institution with a student body of 2,083. The university has an acceptance rate of 64.5%. Roughly 69% of students return for their second year, and 44.2% graduate. The cost of tuition for in-state students is $32,842.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $55,778. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $42,698, and after ten years, the median earnings are $55,774. The median debt for graduates is $19,500, and 33.7% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$56k

1 YEAR

$43k

5 YEARS

$56k

10 YEARS

Top 61% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, University of Charleston alumni earn a median of $55,778. However, five years after graduation, median earnings decrease to $42,698. Ten years after graduation, median earnings are $55,774. The median debt for graduates is $19,500.

The University of Charleston has a 64.5% acceptance rate and a 44.2% graduation rate. The retention rate is 69.1%. 33.7% of students receive financial aid. The in-state tuition is $32,842.

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Campus Location

Charleston, West Virginia

Charleston, WV 25304

University of Charleston is located in Charleston, West Virginia. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

University of Charleston has an acceptance rate of 64.5%.