University of Charleston
Charleston, West Virginia 25304
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business
University of Charleston is a private institution in Charleston with particular strength in business and health sciences.
A mid-sized campus of 2.1K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
46% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,774 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,012.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Golden Eagles
History & Fun Facts
- •History The school was founded in 1888 as the Barboursville Seminary of the Southern Methodist Church.
- •In 1901, it was renamed Morris Harvey College, in honor of a devoted supporter.
- •The University of Charleston from across the Kanawha River In 1935 the school moved to downtown Charleston and affiliated with the Mason College of Fine Arts and Music.
- •In 1940, it became independent of the Methodist Church.
- •In 1947, the school moved to its present campus in the Kanawha City section of Charleston across the river from the State Capitol.
Source: Wikipedia
Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
66.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$12,666
Programs (41)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
69%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
16
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from WV state average + city premium