University of Charleston

Founded in 1888, University of Charleston is known as a private university and is located on the banks of the Kanawha River in Charleston, West Virginia, USA. Some of the reasons why Charleston University is famous are given as follows:

• The main campus of the university offers a range of facilities for the students such as the Innovation Center, H. Bernard Wehrle Sr. Sports Arena, Welch Athletic Complex and the School of Pharmacy building. 
• The university has five schools of study; the School of Arts and Sciences; the Bret Bradford School of Health Sciences; School of Business; the School of Leadership and the UC School of Pharmacy. 
• University of Charleston is known to be a part of the NCAA Division II and is also a member of the Mountain East Conference. 
• Charleston University is home to international students coming from more than 40 countries in the world and 55 West Virginia counties. 

The tuition fees and costs for undergraduate students at University of Charleston for the 2023-24 academic year are given as follows:

Charleston Campus In-Seat Bachelor Degree ProgramsUSD 32,342/yearAssociate Degree Programs (Beckley, Charleston, Online)   USD 380/credit hourOnline Bachelor Degree Programs   USD 380/credit hour

The tuition costs for graduate students at Charleston University are given in the table below:

Master of Business Administration (MBA)  (Online & In-Seat)USD 600/credit hourMaster of Science in Business and Data Analytics (MSBDA)USD 640/credit hourMaster of Science in CybersecurityUSD 446/credit hourDoctor of PharmacyUSD 35,926/yearMaster of Physician AssistantUSD 12,625/term

University of Charleston has an acceptance rate of around 70% according to the US News and World Report. Some of the general requirements to be accepted for admission at the university are given as follows:

• Overall student GPA 
• High School Class Rank 
• Letters of Recommendation 
• Additional Academic Factors 
• Standardized Test Scores 
• English Language Proficiency 

University of Charleston offers a range of career services to international students through their Career Development Center based on their professional goals that they wish to achieve. Some of the career services at the university are given as follows:

• Career Seminars and Workshops 
• Resume Center 
• Career Fairs 
• Graduate School and Study Abroad Fair 
• Alumni Assistance 
• Career Development Week 
• Networking Opportunities 

University of Charleston accepts admission applications from students on a rolling basis and students can apply at any time of the academic year. The steps to apply for admission at the university are given as follows:

• Students must start with the application by submitting the non-refundable application fee of USD 25 and they also contact the Office of Admissions for any assistance. 
• The students applying for undergraduate general admissons are now not required to submit their standardized SAT or ACT scores. However, some of the specialised courses at the university require such scores to be submitted. 
• International Students for whom English is the second language, are required to submit their proof of English Language Proficiency. 
• Students are also suggested to submit their applications atleast six weeks before the start of the course semester. The university will review their applications on a rolling basis. 

University of Charleston have a system of accepting the admission applications on a rolling basis and the students are preferred to submit their application six months prior to the start of their course. After the students have applied, the university will review the application within 72 hours of filing the information provided on their form and it can take longer to process based on the number of applications received by the students. The students will then receive an official letter from the University's Admissions Office with the admission decision and next steps. 

University of Charleston offers a range of undergraduate scholarships to international students based on academic merit. These scholarships offered based on their GPA or average grades. The scholarships provided are given as follows:

GPA RangeTuition ScholarshipRoom and Board Scholarship4.0+USD 15,000USD 5,0003.50-3.99USD 12,500USD 4,0003.00-3.49USD 10,000USD 3,0002.50-2.99USD 7,500USD 2,0002.25-2.49USD 5,000USD 1,000

University of Charleston offers a range of merit and need-based scholarships for international students. The eligibility criteria for top three scholarships at the university are given as follows:

Name of Scholarship Eligibility Requirements Presidential Scholarship

• High School GPA of 3.75 or more 
• Submit the Presidential Scholarship Application Package by the deadline 
• Pass the interview process 

Innovation Scholarship

• High School GPA of 3.0 or more 
• Submit the Innovation Scholar Application 
• Pass the interview with Director or the Assistant Director 

Student Ambassador Scholarship 

• High School GPA of 3.0 or higher 
• Personal Statement explaining why they want to be a student ambassador
• Letters of Recommendation from teachers
• Passing the interview with the Senior Admissions Representative

International students at University of Charleston have mostly received some financial aid every year based on their requirements. The students who wish to apply are required to fill the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the steps to apply are given as follows:

• Students are first required to create a new Federal Student Aid ID 
• Students must complete the application by filling all the required information that is asked on the form 
• In order to complete the application, the contributor must also have a FAFSA ID and must fill their details as well.
• FAFSA will be available in Early-Oct and students can apply online through the official portal. 
• After submitting the application, there are additional steps that to the financial aid process. 

University of Charleston accepts admission applications from UG and PG students every year on a rolling basis. The admission requirements for international applicants are given as follows:

• Completed Online Application/ USD 25 application fee
• High School SAT Level Transcripts 
• Bachelors Degree 
• Proof of English Language Proficiency 
• ACT/SAT scores 
• Resume/CV 

The International students at University of Charleston who have not taken the SAT and ACT exams or any standardised tests are required to submit their proof of english language proficiency. The requirements for English Language proficiency are given in the table below:

ExamScore Required TOEFL IBT Minimum 68IELTS Overall 5.5PTE Academic Minimum 46Duolingo Minimum 90

The MBA course at University of Charleston offers a practical as well as a theoretical experience for the students. It focuses on the skills such as Problem Solving and Teamwork; integration of communication; Business Writing; Interpersonal Skill Development and Business Leading Skills. The admission requirements for students applying to the MBA course are given as follows:

• Completed online MBA application 
• Current Resume/CV 
• Completed Bachelors Degree from a nationally accredited institute and must submit their official transcripts showing the degree earned 
• Overall CGPA of 2.5 or more out of 4.0 
• Undergraduate prerequisites in accounting, economics and statistics 

University of Charleston offers a range of undergraduate, graduate and certificate courses for international students every year. Some of the popular courses at the university are given as follows:

• Business and Management 
• Engineering and Technology 
• Sports Analytics 
• Marketing and Analytics 
• Accounting 
• Financial Planning 
• Strategic Leadership 

The first-year tuition fees for international students at University of Charleston for a range of courses are given in the table below:

Courses1st Year Tuition FeesMBA/PGDM (2 courses)INR 10 L - INR 12 LBBA (12 courses)INR 26 LBEd (1 course)INR 10 LBSc (6 courses)INR 26 L - INR 27 LBA (3 courses)INR 26 LBEd (3 courses)INR 26 LBA (4 courses)INR 26 LBJMC (1 course)INR 26 L

University of Charleston is known to offer a range of UG, Graduate and Certificate Level courses and students can choose to study on-campus or through online mode. The top three programs at the university are given as follows:

• Accounting
• Applied Computer Sciences 
• Biology 

The university also offers a range of courses on the UC Beckley campus and students can read more about the university's courses here. 

University of Charleston has been ranked by different ranking bodies such as the Times Higher Education and the US News and Word Report. Some of the rankings of the university are given as follows:

• #395-435 in National Universities (US News 2023)
• #348 in Top Performers on Social Mobility

Students can check more rankings of the university here.