University of Charleston's published cost of attendance is $46,470. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $21,427, middle-income families pay around $16,945, and higher-income families pay approximately $23,795.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $46,470 |
| Tuition and Fees | $33,800 |
| Room and Board | $12,280 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$24,363 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $22,107 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $21,427 |
| $30–48k | $25,331 |
| $48–75k | $16,945 |
| $75–110k | $20,215 |
| $110k+ | $23,795 |
University of Charleston's published cost of attendance is $46,470. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $21,427, middle-income families pay around $16,945, and higher-income families pay approximately $23,795. Azimuth ranks University of Charleston #573 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. The university's aid structure is need-based, with financial aid applied to close the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. Families apply for aid using the FAFSA and CSS Profile, and the institution participates in federal, state, and institutional aid programs. The difference between published cost and net price reflects the institution's commitment to meeting demonstrated need through grants and scholarships rather than loans alone. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $19,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $18,300; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's typical four-year earnings scenario of $68,945, median federal debt of $19,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $220 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of University of Charleston earn median 4-year earnings of $68,945, placing University of Charleston in the 72.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $4,824 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 37.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Charleston #421 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 371 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $74,791. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing reports 62 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $83,847. Accounting and Related Services reports 22 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $71,104. Biology, General reports 21 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $63,958.
