University of Charleston

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$21,000

8.7% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$20,086

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.93%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

69.7%

1,984 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,926

58.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

42%

129 Graduates

About

University of Charleston is a higher education institution located in Kanawha County, WV. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Charleston were Organizational Leadership (323 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (54 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (45 degrees).

In 2021, 985 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Charleston. 38% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 62% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (503 degrees), 5.53 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (91 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Charleston is $21,000, which is $−2,184 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Charleston is $21,000, which is $−2,184 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,086.

In 2021, 87% of undergraduate students attending University of Charleston received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$21,000

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of Charleston was $21,000. The cost of tuition at University of Charleston is $−2,184 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Charleston (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$20,086

2021 Value

2.49%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of Charleston had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,086. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of Charleston grew by 2.49%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Charleston (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,900

Room and Board

$1,800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Charleston was of $9,900 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 1.49% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Charleston (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

87%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

41%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

87% of undergraduate students at University of Charleston received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 22.5% with respect to 2020, when 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Charleston (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.93%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Charleston was 1.93%, which represents 12 out of the 622 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Charleston received 1,984 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 29.3% annual growth. Out of those 1,984 applicants, 1,383 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 69.7% acceptance rate.

There were 2,926 students enrolled at University of Charleston in 2021. 29% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Charleston has an overall enrollment yield of 17.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

69.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,383

Accepted Out of 1,984

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Charleston was 69.7% (1,383 admissions from 1,984 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 61.5%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 29.3%, while admissions declined by −19.8%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Charleston (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

29%

Submission Percentage (2020)

Scores Submitted (2020)

29% of enrolled first-time students at University of Charleston in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Charleston had a total enrollment of 2,926 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of Charleston is 1,713 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,213. This means that 58.5% of students enrolled at University of Charleston are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Charleston, both undergraduate and graduate, is 55.9% White, 12.7% Black or African American, 6.7% Hispanic or Latino, 2.6% Asian, 1.5% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.342% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Charleston in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.6%), followed by White Male (21.9%) and Black or African American Male (7.39%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (27.6%), followed by White Female (20%) and Black or African American Male (10.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

58.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Charleston in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,926 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Charleston is 1,713 and the part-time enrollment is 1,213. This means that 58.5% of students enrolled at University of Charleston are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Charleston (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Charleston was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), University of Charleston had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Charleston (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,637 enrolled students
Black or African American
373 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
196 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Charleston is 55.9% White, 12.7% Black or African American, 6.7% Hispanic or Latino, 2.6% Asian, 1.5% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.342% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 411 students (14%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 237 fewer women than men received degrees from University of Charleston. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Charleston is white (503 degrees awarded). There were 5.53 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (91 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Charleston is Organizational Leadership (323 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (54 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (45 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Charleston, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (14 degrees awarded), Business (588 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (36 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Charleston are Registered nurses (1,485,957 people), Accountants & auditors (1,054,957 people), Other managers (794,479 people), Physicians (511,228 people), and Financial managers (479,047 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Charleston in 2021 are Communication Technologies (14 degrees awarded), Business (588 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (36 degrees), Health (246 degrees), and Biology (28 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Charleston are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at University of Charleston are Communication Technologies (14 degrees awarded), Business (588 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (36 degrees), Health (246 degrees), and Biology (28 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Charleston are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,201,876 people), Elementary & secondary schools (837,933 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (694,678 people), Computer Systems Design (529,502 people), and Banking & related activities (489,185 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Charleston.

Most Common (2021)

Organizational Leadership
323 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
54 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
45 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Charleston was Organizational Leadership with 323 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Charleston according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

611

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

374

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 611 degrees were awarded to men at University of Charleston, which is 1.63 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (374).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Charleston by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 310 degrees were awarded to men at University of Charleston in Organizational Leadership, which is 13.5 times more than the 23 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 125 degrees were awarded to men at University of Charleston in Registered Nursing, which is 7.81 times more than the 16 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

27%

100% Completion Time

37%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 27% of students graduating from University of Charleston completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 37% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 38% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of Charleston is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 10.9% of graduates (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
503 degrees awarded
Black or African American
91 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
48 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Charleston is white (503 degrees awarded). There were 5.53 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (91 degrees).

26.6% of degree recipients (262 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
254 degrees awarded
White Female
249 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
55 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Charleston is white male (254 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (249 degrees).

Operations

University of Charleston has an endowment valued at nearly $60.5M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 10.9M (17.9%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, University of Charleston had a total salary expenditure of 44.1M. University of Charleston employs 69 Assistant professors, 26 Associate professors and 13 Instructors. Most academics at University of Charleston are Female Assistant professor (47), Male Assistant professor (22), and Male Associate professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Charleston are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 46 employees, Service, with 46 employees, and Management with 37 employees.

Endowment

$60.5M

2021 Endowment

29.3%

growth from 2020

University of Charleston has an endowment valued at about $60.5M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Charleston grew 29.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $10M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Charleston (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$19.9M

2021 Salaries

2.07%

growth from 2020

In 2021, University of Charleston paid a median of $19.9M in salaries, which represents 45.2% of their overall expenditure ($44.1M) and a 2.07% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.61M

Instructional Salaries

117

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of Charleston paid a total of $8.61M to 117 employees working as instructors, which represents 43.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

69 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

46 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Charleston were Assistant professor with 69 employees, Associate professor with 26 employees, and Instructor with 13 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Charleston were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 46 employees, Service with 46 employees, and Management with 37 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Charleston was Female Assistant professor with 47 employees, Male Assistant professor with 22 employees, and Male Associate professor with 14 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Charleston.