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The main campus of University Of Charleston is in Charleston, West Virginia (a small city). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. University Of Charleston offers degrees up to the Master's 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 business and management, nursing and emergency medicine, and medical assistant and technician.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 430 to 530. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 420 or more. Students attending the school come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
University Of Charleston offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, the school had 1,006 enrolled students.
University Of Charleston is generally not a school for part-time 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
Admissions Phone: (304) 357-4750
Financial Aid Phone: (304) 357-4759
http://www.ucwv.edu
University Of Charleston awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 55 | business management, human resources, business administration, accounting |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 47 | registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 17 | general studies, history, political science, English |
| Education And Teaching | 13 | elementary school teaching, social studies teaching, music teaching, English teaching |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 11 | radiation therapist, respiratory care tech, radiographyer |
| Media | 9 | mass communication |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | computer and info science, information science |
| Design | 6 | interior design |
| Science | 6 | biology, chemistry |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 5 | sports and fitness management, athletic trainer |
| Therapy And Counseling | 4 | psychology |
| Music | 3 | music management, music |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
| Hospitality | 0 | hospitality management |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Charleston in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 123 | 28 |
| Associate's degree | 33 | 5 |
| Master's degree | 29 | 3 |
In 2005, University Of Charleston had a total enrollment of 1,006 students (915 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 95% |
| Graduate | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 33% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | 49% |
| Ohio | 21% |
| Florida | 7% |
| Virginia | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Kentucky | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
University Of Charleston offers campus housing for 520 of its 915 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Charleston, West Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,124 | 1,074 | 96% | 278 | 26% |
| Men | 527 | 501 | 95% | 140 | 28% |
| Women | 597 | 573 | 96% | 138 | 24% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 25 |
| 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 | 48% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 70% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (304) 357-4750
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,200 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,200 |
| Room and board | $ 7,400 |
| Room charge | $ 3,470 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,140 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
| Other expenses | $ 750 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Charleston participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 381800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (304) 357-4759
University Of Charleston has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $76,533 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $70,775 | 4 | $69,823 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $51,557 | 14 | $45,901 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $41,730 | 4 | $34,073 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 7 | $37,360 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 19 | $46,120 | 27 | $42,060 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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 (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 174 | 92 | 266 |
| Football | 80 | 0 | 80 |
| Track | 26 | 25 | 51 |
| Basketball | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 30 | 53 | 83 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
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
Social Studies Teacher Education
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing 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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