Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $46,470. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $33,800 |
| Housing & meals | $11,162 |
| Books & supplies | $2,000 |
| Personal & travel | $2,730 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,222 |
| Total cost of attendance | $46,470 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
University of Charleston net price compared with other West Virginia colleges
University of Charleston has the 18th-lowest average net price of 18 West Virginia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Bluefield State University | $13,684 | 37% | $38,217 |
| 11 | Glenville State University | $14,006 | 34% | $39,315 |
| 12 | West Liberty University | $15,366 | 60% | $43,296 |
| 13 | West Virginia University | $15,634 | 65% | $55,939 |
| 14 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | $18,083 | 57% | $51,593 |
| 15 | Davis & Elkins College | $18,273 | 39% | $43,411 |
| 16 | Bethany College | $18,605 | 47% | $44,512 |
| 17 | Wheeling University | $20,503 | 23% | $57,949 |
| 18 | University of Charleston | $22,107 | 46% | $55,774 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All West Virginia colleges →
Why University of Charleston costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Charleston | 62% | $22,107 | 46% | $55,774 | This school |
| Bethany College | 59% | $18,605 | 47% | $44,512 | |
| Wheeling University | 63% | $20,503 | 23% | $57,949 | |
| Appalachian Bible College | 78% | $11,579 | 71% | $37,467 | |
| Davis & Elkins College | 94% | $18,273 | 39% | $43,411 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of Charleston would cost you $3,502 more per year than Bethany College, on average.
- Lower sticker price at University of Charleston, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$2,965).
- Bethany College gives aided families $7,790 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, West Virginia resident | University of Charleston | Bethany College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $33,800 | $36,765 | −$2,965 |
| Books & supplies | $2,000 | $700 | +$1,300 |
| Housing & meals | $11,162 | $12,936 | −$1,774 |
| Personal & travel | $2,730 | $2,716 | +$14 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,222 | −$2,359 | −$863 |
| Sticker price | $46,470 | $50,758 | −$4,288 |
| Average grants | −$24,363 | −$32,153 | +$7,790 |
| You pay | $22,107 | $18,605 | +$3,502 |
“+” means University of Charleston costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
University of Charleston cost questions
How much is tuition at University of Charleston?
Tuition and fees are $33,800 a year.
What is the total cost of attending University of Charleston?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $46,470 a year.
What do families actually pay at University of Charleston?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $22,107 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $21,427; $48–75k pay $16,945; $110k+ pay $23,795.
How much debt do University of Charleston graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $12,666, and 7.8% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to University of Charleston overview