University of Charleston
PrivateCharleston, WV
University of Charleston, in Charleston, WV, is a private small school, enrolling around 2,259 students. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 62% of applicants get in. Its highest-earning reported major is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Health Professions and Related Programs), where graduates report median earnings of $83,847/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against University of Charleston's numbers?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is University of Charleston's acceptance rate?
University of Charleston in Charleston, WV admits approximately 62% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
How much does University of Charleston cost?
University of Charleston's total cost of attendance is reported at $46,470 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does University of Charleston require students to live on campus?
No -- University of Charleston doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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