University of Charleston Tuition, Acceptance Rate and Admissions (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
Acceptance Rate62%
Average SATNot published

University of Charleston vs. State and National Averages

University of CharlestonWV AverageNational Average
In-state tuition$33,800$12,343$18,082
vs. average—+174%+87%

Other colleges in Charleston

CollegeTypeUndergraduatesTuition
Charleston School of Beauty CulturePrivate for-profit46$9,000
Carver Career CenterPublic169$7,950
Mountain State School of MassagePrivate for-profit32$11,500
Ross Medical Education Center-CharlestonPrivate for-profit65$16,297

Tuition shown is in-state tuition for schools that report one, otherwise the published tuition for the school's largest program. Source: College Scorecard.

Outcomes and student profile at University of Charleston

Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$55,774
Graduation rate (within 150% of normal time)46%
Median debt among graduates who borrowed$19,500
Undergraduates receiving Pell grants31%
Undergraduates aged 25 and over53%
First-generation students43%

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Earnings and debt figures cover students who received federal financial aid.

FAQ

What is the tuition at University of Charleston?

In-state tuition at University of Charleston is $33,800 and out-of-state tuition is $33,800, according to College Scorecard data.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Charleston?

The acceptance rate at University of Charleston is 62%.

How hard is it to get into University of Charleston?

With an acceptance rate of 62%, University of Charleston is moderately selective among U.S. colleges.

What SAT score do you need for University of Charleston?

College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for University of Charleston. Schools without a published figure are usually test-optional, open-admission, or they do not report test scores to the federal survey.

How big is University of Charleston?

University of Charleston enrolls about 2,259 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Is University of Charleston expensive?

In-state tuition at University of Charleston is $33,800, which is 174% above the WV average of $12,343.

How much do graduates of University of Charleston earn?

Median earnings ten years after enrolling at University of Charleston are $55,774 a year, according to College Scorecard.

How much debt do students at University of Charleston take on?

The median debt among University of Charleston graduates who borrowed is $19,500, according to College Scorecard.