University of Charleston 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$31,350

Cost of attendance at University of Charleston in 2022 for students from West Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

West Virginia's average	$7,714
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$31,350

Cost of attendance at University of Charleston in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

West Virginia's average	$16,279
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at University of Charleston was $20,086. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at University of Charleston

University of Charleston net price calculator

$20,086

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in West Virginia and nationwide.

West Virginia's average	$11,259
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of University of Charleston for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$20,086	$512 (2%)	$19,632	$17,140	$20,720	$21,989	$21,658
2021	$20,598	$1,343 (6%)	$20,928	$18,851	$19,179	$21,392	$31,978
2020	$21,941	$8,298 (61%)	$21,081	$20,500	$23,953	$24,475	$23,850
2019	$13,643	$907 (7%)	$17,162	$18,918	$22,160	$23,669	$22,813
2018	$12,736	$5,098 (29%)	$12,417	$15,073	$13,639	$15,952	$15,067
2017	$17,834	$965 (5%)	$16,503	$13,453	$14,859	$17,862	$20,941
2016	$18,799	$2,193 (13%)	$20,420	$11,319	$17,726	$19,683	$20,728
2015	$16,606	$738 (4%)	$15,722	$13,472	$15,632	$17,445	$20,021
2014	$17,344	--	$19,697	$16,441	$14,950	$17,842	$21,033

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of Charleston's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$47,450	$1,250 (3%)	$31,350	$14,300	$1,800
2021	$46,200	$300	$32,200	$12,200	$1,800
2020	$46,500	$1,700 (4%)	$31,400	$13,300	$1,800
2019	$44,800	$1,000 (2%)	$30,900	$12,100	$1,800
2018	$43,800	$500 (1%)	$30,400	$11,600	$1,800
2017	$43,300	$3,100 (8%)	$29,900	$11,600	$1,800
2016	$40,200	$2,900 (8%)	$26,100	$12,300	$1,800
2015	$37,300	$4,200 (13%)	$23,200	$12,300	$1,800
2014	$33,100	$300	$19,700	$11,900	$1,500
2013	$33,400	--	$19,700	$12,200	$1,500

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does University of Charleston provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 756 dormitories available to its students at $5,450 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at University of Charleston is $606 per month.
Does University of Charleston provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at University of Charleston for one academic year is $4,350, which works out to $483 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: University of Charleston estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,800.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, University of Charleston estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,600

If living off-campus, with family: $2,400

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,900
How much is University of Charleston application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $25 and $50 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: University of Charleston offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of Charleston cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$380	$425
For out-of-state students	$380	$425

Housing and Meal

University of Charleston offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at University of Charleston for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,350	$5,450	N/A	19	756
2021	$4,500	$5,350	N/A	19	755
2020	$4,240	$5,270	N/A	19	762
2019	$4,100	$5,000	N/A	19	762
2018	$4,100	$5,000	N/A	19	762
2017	$4,100	$5,000	N/A	19	778
2016	$4,100	$5,000	N/A	19	745

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of Charleston during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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