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The University of Charleston, founded in 1888, is a private institution. Programs are offered through the Divisions of Arts and Sciences, Business, and Health Sciences. Its 40-acre campus is located two miles from Charleston''s business district.

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collegeType
Private
studentType
Coed
2,162
Undergraduates
1,267
Men - 58.6%
896
Women - 41.4%
764
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Not reported
Overall Admission Rate
70% of 1,984 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
Not reported
SAT Math
Not reported
SAT EBRW
Not reported
ACT Composite
Not reported
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Cost of Attendance
$48,734
Tuition and Fees
$32,842
Room and Board
$11,162
Average Percent of Need Met
Not reported
Average Freshman Award
Not reported
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
Not reported
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
117
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Charleston Population
45,879
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Not reported
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division II
Mascot
Golden Eagle
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1.7%
Asian
2%
Black/African-American
10.1%
Hispanic/Latino
5.9%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.4%
White
64.4%
Unknown
15.4%
International Students
6.8%
First-Year Students Returning
74.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
30.3%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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