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UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON

  • 2300 MacCorkle Avenue, SE
  • Charleston, WV 25304
  • OPEID College Code: 00381800
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  • General Phone: (304) 357-4800
  • President: Edwin H. Welch
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Professional
  • Local Area: Small City
  • Student Enrollment: 1,396
  • College Mascot: Golden Eagles
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University of Charleston - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Army
    Mission Statement
  • The mission of the University of Charleston is to educate each student for a life of productive work, enlightened living and community involvement.
Accreditation
  • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Single Postbaccalaureate (Business)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Very High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
 
 
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    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Recommended
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants4437821,225
Number Granted Admission (%)354 (80%)616 (79%)970 (79%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)113 (32%)168 (27%)281 (29%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam10236%
ACT ® Exam21275%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading440530
SAT ® Math430520
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite1924
ACT ® English1825
ACT ® Math1724
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 71%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving48%24%26%67%
Avg Amount Receiving$4,443$2,199$2,927$6,083
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)11.5%6.5%7.6%
Number in Default321828
Number in Repayment276275365
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$24,000$23,150$22,050
In-State Tuition and Fees$24,000$23,150$22,050
Out of State Tuition and Fees$24,000$23,150$22,050
Books and Supplies$1,200$1,200$1,000
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$8,937$8,325$7,930
Other Expenses$750$750$750
Off Campus
Room and Board$2,800$2,800$2,800
Other Expenses$2,200$2,200$2,200
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$2,500$2,200$2,500
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$34,887$33,425$31,730
In-State$34,887$33,425$31,730
Out of State$34,887$33,425$31,730
Off Campus
In-District$30,200$29,350$28,050
In-State$30,200$29,350$28,050
Out of State$30,200$29,350$28,050
Off Campus with Family
In-District$27,700$26,850$25,550
In-State$27,700$26,850$25,550
Out of State$27,700$26,850$25,550
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 AssociateBachelorMasterDoctor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry Degree-3--
Biology Degree-23--
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Degree111--
Business Administration Degree22448-
Business Administration, Other Degree----
Finance Degree-4--
Human Resources Degree----
 
Communications and Journalism
Media Studies Degree-11--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Degree13--
Information Science Studies Degree----
 
Education
Elementary Education Degree-5--
English and Language Arts Teacher Education Degree-2--
Music Teacher Education Degree----
Physical Education Degree-1--
Science Teacher Education Degree----
Social Studies Teacher Education Degree-2--
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree----
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Athletic Training Degree-5--
Medical Radiologic Technology Degree-11--
Nursing Degree3216--
Radiologic Technology Degree----
Respiratory Care Therapy Degree----
 
History
History Degree-7--
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Studies Degree-5--
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science Degree-1--
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree----
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree-7--
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration, Management Degree-10--
 
Social Sciences
Political Science Degree-11--
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Interior Design Degree-10--
Music Degree----
Music Management and Merchandising Degree----
Art Studies Degree-3--
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 1,396
    • Undergraduate: 1,012 Graduate: 384
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 599 Female: 797
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 412 Female: 600
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 187 Female: 197
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,359 Part-Time: 37
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 981 Part-Time: 31
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 378 Part-Time: 6
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien1027%
American Indian30.2%
Black1017%
Asian433%
Hispanic151%
White78556%
Unknown34725%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18120.9%
Ages 18-1941330%
Ages 20-2139929%
Ages 22-2424017%
Ages 25-2917813%
Ages 30-34745%
Ages 35-39363%
Ages 40-49342%
Ages 50-6590.6%
Age Over 6510.07%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees29722176
Faculty Status1168333
Tenured Faculty22-
Graduate Assistants3-3
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1168333
Primarily Instruction1168333
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial4343-
Other Professionals563917
Technical and/or Paraprofessional825626
Clerical And Secretarial402218
Service and/or Maintenance37325
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$47,130 (59)$47,003 (20)$47,195 (39)
Professor$61,862 (4)$54,827 (1)$64,207 (3)
Associate Professor$54,446 (13)$54,681 (6)$54,245 (7)
Assistant Professor$43,895 (35)$43,513 (12)$44,095 (23)
Instructor$41,300 (7)$35,000 (1)$42,350 (6)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$91,607 (24)$95,406 (12)$87,808 (12)
Professor$111,156 (5)$117,695 (4)$85,000 (1)
Associate Professor$92,242 (4)$85,083 (2)$99,400 (2)
Assistant Professor$86,395 (13)$88,310 (4)$85,544 (9)
Instructor$75,343 (2)$75,343 (2)- (-)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$55,175 (83)$58,650 (32)$52,995 (51)
Professor$78,021 (9)$88,004 (5)$65,542 (4)
Associate Professor$59,393 (17)$58,415 (8)$60,263 (9)
Assistant Professor$51,152 (48)$50,698 (16)$51,379 (32)
Instructor$45,821 (9)$52,764 (3)$42,350 (6)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$2,549,292$1,799,640$749,652
Ratio (%)100%71%29%
 
Participants
All Athletes307185122
Unduplicated Athletes295183112
Baseball3333-
Basketball251411
All Track Combined18-18
Football9797-
Golf88-
Rowing25-25
Soccer432320
Softball20-20
Tennis19109
Volleyball19-19
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$25,862$19,945
Assistant Coaches-$16,268$9,727
 
Coaches
All Coaches321715
Baseball22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Basketball633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
All Track Combined2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Football88-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches77-
Golf11-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches---
Rowing1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
Soccer422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Tennis312
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1-1
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 56%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students45%
 
By Gender
Male37%
Female53%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien40%
American Indian-
Black31%
Hispanic-
White50%
Unknown42%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less20%
5 Years25%
6 Years44%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape-1
On Campus
Forcible Rape-1
Vehicle Theft-1
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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