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Academics

University of Charleston is a perfect place to prepare for life in the real world while benefiting from the friendliness and comfort of a small college environment. A private school in West Virginia's capital city, UC offers twenty-two undergraduate majors, including interior design, education, pre-pharmacy, science, and nursing. A sophomore enthuses, "I had high expectations, and those have been met. My dream [is] to attend medical school, and UC and the staff is there to make it happen." For those who don't have graduate programs in mind, the "school is located in an area where internships are plentiful and jobs are easy to find. Our job placement percentages are nearly at 100 percent every year." With about 1,000 undergraduates, class sizes are uniformly small, and "the professors are very open to interaction with students outside the classroom." You'll never feel like a face in the crowd at this small school, where "professors and administrators are always on hand and get to know you on a personal basis." Despite their accessibility, some feel that administrators "don't listen to students' concerns."

Student Body

The typical UC student is "smart, social, and friendly;" invested in the campus community; and "truly cares about their academic success." Sports are a big part of campus life, and most students are "very involved throughout the university through various clubs, activities, or athletics." Students hail from more than thirty states, though predominantly from West Virginia and Ohio. There is also a smattering of international students from China, Nigeria, India, and the United Kingdom, among other countries. UC offers financial aid and scholarship packages (including athletic scholarships); however, tuition is pricey, and "students are typically from the middleor upper-class." At the same time, there are also a "growing number of single parents and older students." No matter what your background, "ninety-eight percent of students fit in here at the University of Charleston and feel welcomed by the university residents and staff."

Campus Life

Even though it is a small campus community, everybody at UC "finds ways to have their own fun, whether it comes in the form of playing video games, watching television sitcom reruns, or dabbling into an alcoholic beverage. It's all about individual tastes and preferences." Students lament the fact that "Charleston is a small town that usually stops functioning at about 8:00." Even so, "There is plenty to do on weekends," both on and off campus. In their free time, UC undergraduates "go shopping at the mall, watch movies, and go bowling, and sometimes we go dancing." For penny-pinching college students, "several local bars and dance clubs offer discount prices to UC students, and UC sponsored sports games and social events are always free to students." The Student Life department also offers activities "like dance lessons and Zumba classes." In addition, "many have on-campus and off-campus jobs" to help offset the high price of their educations.

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Contact & Visit

Campus Visits Contact

Contact
Dawn McCoy
Visit Coordinator

Address
2300 MacCorkleAve., SE
Charleston, WV 25304

Phone
304-357-4750

Email
admissions@ucwv.edu

Experience College Life

Most Popular Places On Campus
Fitness Center
Innovation Center
Coffee Tavern and Student Union
University of Charleston Stadium
Pharmacy and Wellness Center

Most Popular Places Off Campus
WV State Capital Building
Clay Center for the Arts
WV Power Park
Charleston Town Center Mall
Charleston Civic Center

Campus Tours

Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: Varies

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews
Yes

Information Sessions
Available

Times
upon request

Faculty and Coach Visits

Dates/Times Available
Year-round

Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

Contact Email Address for Visit
admissions@ucwv.edu

Class Visits

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year

Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available

Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

Transportation

Types of Transportation Available to Campus
http://www.ucwv.edu/UC-Life/Student-Services/Student-Shuttle/

Driving Instructions to Campus
From the North: Travel 1-77 South or 1-79 South into Charleston. Follow the signs to 1-64 West. Take Oakwood Road Exit 58A and follow the signs to Route 61 South (MacCorkle Ave.). Travel approximately 1.5 miles. The campus is on the left. From the North: Travel 1-77 South or 1-79 South into Charleston. Follow the signs to 1-64 West. Take Oakwood Road Exit 58A and follow the signs to Route 61 South (MacCorkle Ave.). Travel approximately 1.5 miles. The campus is on the left. From the South: Travel 1-77 North (West Virginia Turnpike). Go through downtown Charleston (ignore the UC sign at MacCorkle Ave.), to 1-64 West. Take Oakwood Road Exit 58A and follow the signs toward Route 61 South-Marmet. Once on Route 61 South (MacCorkle Ave.), travel approximately 1.5 miles. The campus is on the left. From the East: Travel 1-64 West or 1-79 South. From 1-64, go through downtown Charleston (ignore the UC sign at MacCorkle Ave.), continuing West. Once on Route 61 South (MacCorkle Ave.), travel approximately 1.5 miles. The campus is on the left. From the West: Travel 1-64 East to Charleston. Take the Oakwood Road Exit 58A and follow the signs to Route 61 South-Marmet. Once on Route 61 South (MacCorkle Ave.), travel approximately 1.5 miles. The campus is on the left.
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Applicants: 2,737
Acceptance Rate: 64%
Average HS GPA: 3.33





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