2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$20,086
Net Price
70%
Admitted
18%
Enrolled
43%
Graduation Rate
14/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
University of Charleston
is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 2,926. In 2021, there were 12 psychology and social work graduates.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor
Psychology Graduates
12
Total Enrollment
2,926
Type
Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, University of Charleston offers General Psychology at the bachelor level.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS |
General Psychology | 12 |
Total Graduates | 12 |
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 1,984 students applied to the University of Charleston. The university admitted 70% and 18% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for West Virginia universities is 3,078. On average, all West Virginia institutions admit 83% and 25% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of University of Charleston students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 74%. Compared to all West Virginia four or more years colleges, the percentage is 67%.
The overall graduation rate for University of Charleston is 43%, compared to 45% for all West Virginia universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 82%.
Compare UC to West Virginia Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of University of Charleston to the average of all West Virginia four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
UC
1,984
Applicants
70%
Percent Admitted
18%
Percent Enrolled
74%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
43%
Graduation Rate
WV Colleges
3,078
Applicants
83%
Percent Admitted
25%
Percent Enrolled
67%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
45%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 117 or 49% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 122 or 51% part-time faculty members employed at University of Charleston. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 117 or 49%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
UC
14 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
49%
Percent Full-Time
51%
Percent Part-Time
49%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
WV Colleges
14 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
59%
Percent Full-Time
41%
Percent Part-Time
57%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at University of Charleston the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $21,000, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,800.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $16,000 and the average cost for graduate fees is $400.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend University of Charleston in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
Expenses for University of Charleston | 2021-2022 |
On Campus Room & Board | $9,950 |
On-Campus Living Expenses | $2,600 |
Total Living Expenses | $12,550 |
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $21,000 |
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,800 |
Total Undergraduate Expenses | $35,350 |
In-State, Graduate Tuition | $16,000 |
In-State, Graduate Fees | $400 |
Total Graduate Expenses | $16,400 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend University of Charleston is $20,086. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Compare University of Charleston to all West Virginia universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
UC
$35,350
Cost to Attend
$14,090
Average Financial Aid
99%
Percent Receiving Aid
$20,086
Net Price
WV Colleges
$27,798
Cost to Attend
$12,087
Average Financial Aid
96%
Percent Receiving Aid
$13,411
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 271 or 99%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 1,832 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $14,090.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
---|---|---|
Grant or Scholarship Aid | 1,832 | $14,090 |
Pell Grants | 697 | $4,626 |
Federal Student Loans | 868 | $7,222 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the University of Charleston to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
UC
1,832
Grant or Scholarship Aid
54%
Grants or Scholarships
697
Number of Pell Grants
21%
Pell Grants
868
Federal Student Loans
26%
Federal Student Loans
WV Colleges
4,134
Grant or Scholarship Aid
57%
Grants or Scholarships
1,469
Number of Pell Grants
20%
Pell Grants
1,699
Federal Student Loans
23%
Federal Student Loans
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