University of Charleston SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
University of Charleston admits a majority of applicants, so focus on showing you are ready to thrive once you arrive. It is test-optional, but if your SAT or ACT score is a clear strength compared with your grades and coursework, submitting it can still strengthen your application.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
University of Charleston facts and stats
University of Charleston enrolls about 2,348 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. University of Charleston has a 75% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%, and its 6-year graduation rate is 44%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1.
Charleston, WV
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Key University of Charleston application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
March 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to University of Charleston, take your first test by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes and possible superscore gains. Because University of Charleston does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, use its Regular Decision deadline in the Key Dates section to decide which fall retake is the last safe option.
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What you'll actually pay
University of Charleston’s tuition, fees, room, and board total about $46,080 before books, personal expenses, and other costs. As a private not-for-profit institution, the final price can vary based on financial need, scholarships, and other aid. Students should compare the listed cost with their expected aid offer to estimate what they may actually pay.
Student life at University of Charleston
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus.
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