More selective than 86% of West Virginia colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of Charleston over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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University of Charleston admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 62% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 65% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is University of Charleston compared with other West Virginia colleges?
University of Charleston has the 3rd-lowest acceptance rate of 15 West Virginia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Virginia University Institute of Technology | 37% | 33% | $9,337 |
| 2 | Bethany College | 59% | 47% | $18,605 |
| 3 | University of Charleston | 62% | 46% | $22,107 |
| 4 | Wheeling University | 63% | 23% | $20,503 |
| 5 | Appalachian Bible College | 78% | 71% | $11,579 |
| 6 | West Virginia University | 89% | 65% | $15,634 |
| 7 | Concord University | 93% | 39% | $9,966 |
| 8 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | 93% | 57% | $18,083 |
| 9 | Davis & Elkins College | 94% | 39% | $18,273 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All West Virginia colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Charleston
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Charleston admissions questions
What is the University of Charleston acceptance rate?
University of Charleston accepts 62% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,055 of 1,635 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Charleston require the SAT or ACT?
University of Charleston does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at University of Charleston?
24% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (253 of 1,055).
Is University of Charleston getting harder to get into?
University of Charleston accepted 62% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 65% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of Charleston overview