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University of Charleston Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Low

Racial Diversity Index: 43%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at University of Charleston are mainly White with a small Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 42% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of University of Charleston students
Race Percent of Students
White
58%
Black
9%
Hispanic
2%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaskan
1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
0%
International
7%
Race Unknown
22%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 48%

There are 58% more male students than female students enrolled at University of Charleston with a gender ratio of 61% men to 39% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of Charleston has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for University of Charleston students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
61%
Women
39%
Enrollment by gender for University of Charleston students
Gender Number of Students
Men
1,873
Women
1,189

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 49%

University of Charleston draws 51 percent of students from West Virginia, 33 percent from other states, and 16 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside West Virginia, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for University of Charleston students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
51%
Out of State
33%
Foreign
16%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$50,707 per year

35% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

3,062
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 37.1%
Part-time undergraduates 24.4%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=237312.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026