What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 50 |
| General Studies | 37 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 34 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 19 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 18 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 17 |
| Social Work | 16 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 11 |
Show the other 17 majors
| Psychology | 11 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 10 |
| English Language and Literature | 9 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 9 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 5 |
| Political Science and Government | 5 |
| Art/Art Studies | 4 |
| Chemistry | 4 |
| History | 3 |
| Engineering | 3 |
| Computer Science | 2 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 2 |
| Music Performance | 2 |
| Mathematics | 1 |
| Economics | 1 |
| Sociology | 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, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Mountain East Conference
Basketball, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
Cru, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, midsize
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 8.3 of 20
Elevation
610 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
23°F
July high
86°F
Annual snowfall
31.5 in
Days at 90°F or higher
22 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$860 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
- University of Charleston9 mi
- Marshall University36 mi
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology52 mi
- Glenville State University63 mi
- Kentucky Christian University64 mi
- Ohio University-Main Campus68 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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