University of Charleston Acceptance Rate
Charleston, West Virginia · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,635
- Admitted
- 1,055
- Yield
- 24%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Charleston's acceptance rate has risen from 60.8% in 2014–15 to 64.5% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 1,787 to 1,635 (-9%) over that period.
Its 64.5% rate makes University of Charleston more selective than about 70% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 16 tracked West Virginia schools, it is more selective than about 69%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (66.1% for women vs 62.2% for men, a 3.9-point gap). University of Charleston has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 24% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,787 | 1,086 | 60.8% | 335 |
| 2015–16 | 1,949 | 1,022 | 52.4% | 319 |
| 2016–17 | 1,801 | 934 | 51.9% | 304 |
| 2017–18 | 2,737 | 1,765 | 64.5% | 343 |
| 2018–19 | 2,283 | 1,151 | 50.4% | 305 |
| 2019–20 | 2,454 | 1,228 | 50% | 282 |
| 2020–21 | 2,806 | 1,725 | 61.5% | 294 |
| 2021–22 | 1,984 | 1,383 | 69.7% | 246 |
| 2022–23 | 1,571 | 1,064 | 67.7% | 266 |
| 2023–24 | 1,635 | 1,055 | 64.5% | 253 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 991 | 655 | 66.1% |
| Men | 641 | 399 | 62.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How University of Charleston compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Charleston's acceptance rate?
University of Charleston's acceptance rate is 64.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,055 admitted of 1,635 applicants).
Is University of Charleston test optional?
University of Charleston is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to University of Charleston?
University of Charleston received 1,635 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,055.
Is University of Charleston getting harder to get into?
University of Charleston has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 60.8% in 2014–15 to 64.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.ucwv.edu/.