UCWV Description

“Different. Really different” is how University of Charleston in Charleston, West Virginia describes itself, and rightfully so.

University of Charleston takes all sorts of alternate routes to a degree, all of which ensure that students learn what they want to learn in the way that they want to learn it.

First off, students at University of Charleston devise their own major. They may go with a major that is already offered such as Business, Communications, Psychology or Public Policy. Alternately, they may put together a major out of courses already offered and/or through independent study classes.

Learning then culminates in projects, with students undertaking final projects and putting together portfolios at the conclusion of a course.

To complement their studies, students have the option of doing an internship or study abroad experience as well.

Charleston also awards credit for certain projects or learning experiences that took place prior to one’s Charleston education.

Finally, because Charleston’s curriculum is so flexible and allows students to really focus on their major, students may complete their bachelor’s degree in less than four years.

Transcripts, standardized test scores and one’s extracurricular activities and accomplishments are all used in evaluating first-time undergraduates.

Students may also apply for financial aid if they need help covering tuition costs.

Quick Facts

Location

Mid-Atlantic

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Private

Size

Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Golden Eagles

Website

www.ucwv.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$24,000

Out-of-State Tuition

$24,000

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

1,418

UCWV Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
1,122
Freshman Class
281
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
1,418

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
79%
Graduate
21%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
100%
Part-Time
0%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
51%
Out-of-State
49%

Gender of Students

Women
60%
Men
40%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
7%
Asian
3%
Caucasian
60%
Latino
1%
Other
29%

Students State Origin

West Virginia
51%
Ohio
17%
Florida
6%
Virginia
2%
Maryland
2%
Other
22%

International Students

International
7%
Domestic
93%