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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Charleston, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

64
%
Acceptance rate

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of Charleston?

64%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, University of Charleston accepted 64% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 1,632 people applied and 1,054 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
655 / 991 (66%)
Men
399 / 641 (62%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of Charleston:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

21%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 21% ended up enrolling at University of Charleston, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into University of Charleston by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things University of Charleston considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank

Considered

  • Application Essay

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Charleston?

Grades

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