University of Charleston Tuition (2026)

Charleston, WV · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$33,800
Out-of-State Tuition$33,800
WV Average$12,343
National Average$18,082

Tuition Comparison

TuitionDifference
University of Charleston (in-state)$33,800—
WV average$12,343+174%
National average$18,082+87%

Four-year cost at University of Charleston

Per yearFour years
In-state$33,800$135,200
Out-of-state$33,800$135,200

Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.

Where University of Charleston sits on cost in WV

University of Charleston ranks 34 by in-state tuition among the 36 WV colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper.

Colleges with a similar price to University of CharlestonIn-state tuition
West Virginia Wesleyan College$34,090
Davis & Elkins College$31,820
Bethany College$36,765
Wheeling University$29,875

FAQ

How much is tuition at University of Charleston?

In-state tuition at University of Charleston is $33,800 per year; out-of-state students pay $33,800.

How does University of Charleston tuition compare to the WV average?

University of Charleston in-state tuition is 174% above the WV average of $12,343.

How does University of Charleston tuition compare to the national average?

National average in-state tuition is $18,082; University of Charleston is 87% above that.

Is $33,800 expensive for in-state students?

$33,800 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.

What does four years at University of Charleston cost?

Four years of tuition at University of Charleston comes to about $135,200 for an in-state student and $135,200 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.

Where does University of Charleston rank on cost in WV?

By in-state tuition, University of Charleston ranks 34 out of the 36 WV colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.