What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | University of Charleston course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | 4 MATH 201 | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 4 MATH 202 | |
| Biology | 3 | 4 NSCI 117 | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 8 CHEM 101, 102, 101L 102L | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 4 PHSC 201, PHSC 201L | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 ENGL 101 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 ENGL 102, ENGL 2XL | |
| United States History | 3 | 6 HIST 251, HIST 252 |
Show all 27 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | 4 MATH 201 | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 4 MATH 202 | |
| Biology | 3 | 4 NSCI 117 | |
| Biology | 5 | 4 BIOL 130, BIOL 130L | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 8 CHEM 101, 102, 101L 102L | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 4 PHSC 201, PHSC 201L | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 ENGL 101 | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 ENGL 101 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 ENGL 102, ENGL 2XL | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 ENGL 102, ENGL 2XL | |
| United States History | 3 | 6 HIST 251, HIST 252 | |
| United States History | 3 | 6 HIST 251, HIST 252 | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 PSYC 101 | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 PSYC 101 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 ECON 202 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 ECON 202 | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 ECON 201 | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 ECON 201 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 HIST 212 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 HIST 212 | |
| Physics 2 | 4 | 4 PHSC 202, PHSC 202L | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 SPAN 101, SPAN 102 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 SPAN 101, SPAN 102 | |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 MUSC 101 | |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 MUSC 101 | |
| American Literature | 3 | 3 ENGL 223 | |
| American Literature | 3 | 3 ENGL 223 | |
| Art – History of Art | 3 | 3 ART 203 | |
| Art – History of Art | 3 | 3 ART 203 | |
| Art – Studio: Drawing | 3 | 3 ART 100 | |
| Art – Studio: Drawing | 3 | 3 ART 100 | |
| Biology (Score of 3 or 4) | 3 | 4 NSCI 117 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 POLS 210 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 POLS 210 | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 6 FREN 101, FREN 102 | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 6 FREN 101, FREN 102 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 6 GERM 101, GERM 102 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 6 GERM 101, GERM 102 | |
| Government and Politics | 3 | 6 POLS 101, POLS 102 | |
| Government and Politics | 3 | 6 POLS 101, POLS 102 | |
| Introduction to Management | 3 | 3 MGMT 311 | |
| Introduction to Management | 3 | 3 MGMT 311 | |
| Music – Listening and Literature | 3 | 3 MUSC 212 | |
| Music – Listening and Literature | 3 | 3 MUSC 212 | |
| Principles of Marketing | 3 | 3 MRKT 321 | |
| Principles of Marketing | 3 | 3 MRKT 321 | |
| U.S. Government and Politics | 3 | 3 POLS 101 | |
| U.S. Government and Politics | 3 | 3 POLS 101 |
Source: ucwv.edu · checked September 25, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Organizational Leadership | 412 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 59 |
| Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 33 |
| Business Administration and Management | 22 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 22 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 19 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 12 |
| Political Science and Government | 11 |
Show the other 19 majors
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 11 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 10 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 9 |
| Accounting | 9 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 7 |
| General Studies | 6 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 5 |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 5 |
| Digital Marketing | 4 |
| Financial Planning and Services | 4 |
| Health Services Administration | 3 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 3 |
| Data Analytics | 2 |
| Political Science and Government, Other | 2 |
| Graphic Communications | 1 |
| English Language and Literature | 1 |
| Biochemistry | 1 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 |
| Management Science | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Mountain East Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Mountain East Conference
Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), intervarsity.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Charleston, WV
202,091 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
West Virginia International Yeager (CRW)
Nearest hub airport
John Glenn Columbus International (CMH)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 12.2 of 20
Elevation
597 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
26°F
July high
86°F
Annual snowfall
31.5 in
Days at 90°F or higher
24 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$930 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- West Virginia State University9 mi
- Marshall University44 mi
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology45 mi
- Glenville State University59 mi
- Concord University71 mi
- Kentucky Christian University72 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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