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Charleston Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Charleston

There are at least 7 colleges in Charleston, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 2,059 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 1,989 full-time students, and a reported 710 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.

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  • Charleston is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.
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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, Design, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Law, Liberal Arts, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Security And Law Enforcement
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma, Master
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Charleston Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

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

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: cosmetology, medical transcription, pharmacy tech, HVAC tech, power transmission, autobody repair, respiratory care tech, dental assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 222 students, 213 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

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

  • Programs: barber, cosmetology, manicurist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 85 students, 85 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, accounting technology, business support services.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 142 students, 141 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

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

  • Programs: massage therapy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 49 students, 49 full-time equivalent.

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

  • Programs: medical office assistant, legal secretary, computer systems tech, medical assistant, word processing, webmastering.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 163 students, 153 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

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

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, business management, sports and fitness management, interior design, radiation therapist, psychology, accounting, biology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 1,398 students, 1,348 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 710 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 430-560. Math: 460-550.
  • 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/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Dunbar Colleges38,1545,2861,185
St Albans Colleges111,56751 

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