University of Charleston - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into University of Charleston

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

67.7%

Admission Difficulty for University of Charleston
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Very Easy
Applicant Competition		Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of Charleston is 67.7%. Its admission rate is the 4th lowest in West Virginia.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into University of Charleston and can you get accepted?

University of Charleston is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 1,064 out of the 1,571 who applied were admitted.

University of Charleston typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.13. 25% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into University of Charleston?

68% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to University of Charleston you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.13 or better
Earn B grades in high school
Score 1070 on the SAT
Score 21 on the ACT

University of Charleston GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.13*

Typical High School Grades

What GPA do you need to get into University of Charleston?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into University of Charleston are to have around a 3.13 high school GPA. You need about average high school grades.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as University of Charleston accepts 68% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at University of Charleston is 3.13 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #17 in West Virginia for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since University of Charleston is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.1 GPA range.

*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.13 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

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University of Charleston SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by University of Charleston. The school has a test blind policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

985-1160

Applicants Submitting SAT

13%

SAT Scores for University of Charleston
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	515
Math 25th Percentile	470
Composite 25th Percentile	985

SAT Scores for University of Charleston
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	615
Math 75th Percentile	545
Composite 75th Percentile	1160
Average SAT Score	1070

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to University of Charleston?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at University of Charleston is 1070 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 985-1160. Students who get into University of Charleston score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers.. University of Charleston ranks #3 in the state of West Virginia for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1070 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. University of Charleston regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 985 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 985, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 900, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

University of Charleston is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not considered for admission, even if submitted (test blind)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1070 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1072, you have around a 68% chance of being admitted. A 1160 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 80% chance of getting in.

University of Charleston admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1160 and Above	Good	>80%
1072 to 1160	Avg +	68%-80%
985 to 1072	Avg -	53%-68%
898 to 985	Reach	37%-53%
Less than 898	Low	<37%

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University of Charleston ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

19-23

Applicants Submitting ACT

54%

ACT Scores for University of Charleston
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	18
Math 25th Percentile	17
Composite 25th Percentile	19

ACT Scores for University of Charleston
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	24
Math 75th Percentile	24
Composite 75th Percentile	23
Average ACT Score	21

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into University of Charleston?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to University of Charleston is 21, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 19 and 23. The school ranks #5 in West Virginia for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 21. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 19 and score in the score in the top 56 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 17.

54 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Charleston.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as University of Charleston is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not considered for admission, even if submitted (test blind)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into University of Charleston for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 21 score has around 68% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 80% with a 23 ACT score.

University of Charleston admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
23 and Above	Good	>80%
21 to 23	Avg +	68%-80%
19 to 21	Avg -	53%-68%
17 to 19	Reach	37%-53%
Less than 17	Low	<37%

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

University of Charleston admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,018	546	1,571
Accepted	690	371	1,064
Acceptance Rate	68%	68%	68%
Enrolled	163	103	266
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	24%	28%	25%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Charleston is $25.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Charleston and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of Charleston Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of Charleston
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because University of Charleston is moderately competitive, you have a strong chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.13 GPA, you have a very good likelihood of getting in. A 1070 on the SAT and 21 on the ACT will further lock in your application.