Charleston Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Charleston Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Charleston, West Virginia

There are at least 7 colleges in Charleston, listed and described below. These schools represent 2,059 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 2,213 full-time students, and a reported 699 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Charleston; see particularly Dunbar, and Montgomery colleges.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of West Virginia Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

Charleston is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.
A lot of people walk and bicycle in Charleston.

Featured Colleges in Charleston (QuickSchools™)

We call these QuickSchools™ -- Our term for schools with flexible schedules, simple applications, online info request forms, and very rapid response to requests for info.

Strayer University
Scott Depot, West Virginia

Strayer University (SU) has been providing college education for over 115 years, with many locations across the United States.

Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Liberal Arts, Medical Administration, Security And Law Enforcement
Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma, Graduate Certificate, Master

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Charleston Colleges with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Carver Career Center
4799 Midland Dr
Charleston, West Virginia 25306-6397

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: respiratory care tech, cosmetology, power transmission, HVAC tech, medical transcription, surgical tech, pharmacy tech, veterinary assistant.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 222 students, 154 full-time equivalent.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Charleston School of Beauty Culture
210 Capitol St
Charleston, West Virginia 25301

Programs: cosmetology, barber, manicurist.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 85 students, 129 full-time equivalent.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Garnet Career Center
422 Dickinson St
Charleston, West Virginia 25301

Programs: licensed practical nurse, medical secretary, automobile mechanics, business support services, accounting technology.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 142 students, 244 full-time equivalent.
Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Mountain State School of Massage
601 50th St
Charleston, West Virginia 25304

Programs: massage therapy.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 49 students, 52 full-time equivalent.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

West Virginia Junior College Charleston
1000 Virginia St E
Charleston, West Virginia 25301

Programs: medical office assistant, computer systems tech, legal secretary, webmastering, medical assistant, word processing.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 163 students, 238 full-time equivalent.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges in Charleston with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

University of Charleston
2300 MacCorkle Avenue, SE
Charleston, West Virginia 25304

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, registered nursing, biology, mass communication, political science, accounting, sports and fitness management, radiation therapist.
Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
Student Body: 1,398 students, 1,396 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 699 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 430-530. Math: 440-580.
Flexibility: Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/Town	Colleges	Pop. (2000)	Students	Dorms
Dunbar Colleges	3	8,154	5,286	568
St Albans Colleges	1	11,567	51

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