UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON (UC, UCWV)

Charleston, USA

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Type of institution:

University

Age range:17+

Type of training:

Full-time
Part-time
Hybrid
Online

Language of instruction:

english

Year of foundation:1888

About the UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON (UC, UCWV)

The University of Charleston is a private, non-profit university on the Kanawha River. It was founded in 1888 and has carried its current name since December 1978. It was previously known as Morris Harvey College; this should be on the university’s website. The campus covers about 40 acres in Charleston. Total enrollment is roughly 2,600–3,000 students, including about 2,100–2,400 undergraduates. The student-faculty ratio is 15:1 (16:1 in some sources). The university’s profile is career-oriented: business, health professions, nursing, pharmacy and criminal justice. Its business school and nursing programs appear on the Colleges of Distinction lists for 2025–2026. The doctoral UC School of Pharmacy has operated since 2006. The university holds regional accreditation, and individual programs are accredited by ACBSP (business), ACPE (pharmacy) and ACEN (nursing).

Admission conditions in UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON (UC, UCWV)

• Admission policy is test-blind. Since 2020, SAT/ACT scores are not considered for admission, scholarships or course placement. • A high school transcript with grades and an application are required. Recommendation letters, class rank and college-prep coursework are not considered. • Admission is rolling, with no strict deadline. The main intake is in the fall. The application fee is $25. • International applicants must show English proficiency. Several tests are accepted, including TOEFL. Minimum scores: [verify at ucwv.edu]. • Study format is mainly on-campus in Charleston. Online programs and additional locations (Beckley, Buffalo) exist for selected programs.

Minimum rating for admission to UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON (UC, UCWV)

• There is no single minimum score, since test scores are not considered. • Acceptance rate is roughly 60–70% depending on the source and year (59.8%, 64.5%, 65%, 67%, 69.7%), which makes admission moderately selective. • A rough benchmark for applicants is a high school GPA above 3.0 and a solid personal statement. • First-year retention rate is about 69%.

Prospects after completing studies in UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON (UC, UCWV)

• The six-year graduation rate is 44–46%, which is below the US average. • Regional employers include Charleston Area Medical Center, WVU Medicine, West Virginia state government, Kanawha County Schools and Appalachian Regional Healthcare. • The strongest employment profiles are health professions (nursing, pharmacy, physician assistant), business and criminal justice. • For further study, the university offers master’s programs (business, leadership, healthcare) and three professional doctorates, including the Pharm.D. • The degree is American-style. Regional accreditation ensures recognition in the US. Recognition in other countries usually requires a standard credential evaluation.