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The University of Charleston is a private, co-educational university located in Charleston, West Virginia. The university was established by the Southern Methodist denomination in 1888. It was initially known as the Barboursville Seminary. The University of Charleston offers associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees in various fields of study. A doctorate degree in pharmacy is also offered by the university. The University of Charleston has the following academic divisions:
The University of Charleston is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s Division II and the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The athletic teams of the university are nicknamed the Golden Eagles. The school sponsors teams in baseball, basketball, golf, soccer, tennis, cross country, volleyball and softball, among others.
The main campus of University Of Charleston is in Charleston, WV (a small city). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. University Of Charleston offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The school offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. University Of Charleston students most commonly major in a field related to design, business and management, nursing and emergency medicine, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 430 to 530. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 440 or more.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, University Of Charleston had 1,398 enrolled students.
The school makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at the school belong to the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for major sports. University Of Charleston takes athletics seriously enough to offer athletic financial aid to a significant portion of its students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of the University of Charleston is to educate each student for a life of productive work, enlightened living and community involvement."
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Charleston
2300 MacCorkle Avenue, SE
Charleston, WV 25304
General Phone: (304) 357-4800
http://www.ucwv.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 80 | business management, accounting, finance, human resources, business administration |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 42 | registered nursing |
| Science | 22 | biology, chemistry |
| Liberal Arts | 16 | political science, English, general studies, history |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 15 | sports and fitness management, athletic trainer |
| Media | 13 | mass communication |
| Education and Teaching | 11 | elementary school teaching, English teaching, science teaching, physical education teaching, music teaching, social studies teaching |
| Medical Support and Technology | 8 | radiation therapist, respiratory care tech, radiographer |
| Therapy and Counseling | 4 | psychology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | information science, computer and info science |
| Design | 2 | interior design |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
| Music | 0 | music, music management |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Charleston in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 147 | 30 |
| Master's degree | 42 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 26 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, University Of Charleston had a total enrollment of 1,398 students (1,396 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 83% |
| Graduate | 17% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 50% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 33% |
| (Foreign Students) | 9% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 38% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
University Of Charleston offers campus housing for 699 of its 1,396 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Charleston, West Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other West Virginia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,647 | 1,092 | 66% | 311 | 28% |
| Men | 641 | 433 | 68% | 138 | 32% |
| Women | 1,006 | 659 | 66% | 173 | 26% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 36% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 70% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 23,150 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,150 |
| Room and board | $ 8,325 |
| Room charge | $ 4,550 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,775 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 750 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Charleston participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 381800)
University Of Charleston has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 1 | 1 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 33 | 53 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $88,485 | 3 | $99,083 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 7 | $85,027 | 9 | $81,095 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 14 | $90,518 | 13 | $85,546 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 1 | * | 4 | $66,921 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $56,562 | 6 | $54,285 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $43,320 | 24 | $46,096 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 7 | $42,974 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 20 | $48,114 | 41 | $48,793 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 71 | 24 | 95 |
| Football | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| Baseball | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Basketball | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| All Other Sports | 26 | 21 | 47 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Charleston Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% |  |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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