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Colleges in Charleston, WV

Charleston is home to University of Charleston, with about 1,287 students on campus. 3 more colleges are within 15 miles.

U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDS

College

degree-granting, in Charleston

Students on campus

1,287

fall enrollment, not counting online-only

Largest

University of Charleston

1,287 on campus

Most selective

University of Charleston

admits 62% of applicants

Lowest net price

University of Charleston

$22,107 a year after aid

Every college

The college in Charleston

University of CharlestonUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 1,287 on campus 62%admitted$22knet price46%graduate$56kearnings

University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus

Also in Charleston: Carver Career Center, Charleston School of Beauty Culture, Ross Medical Education Center-Charleston, Mountain State School of Massage (career schools).

Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).

Within reach

Other colleges near Charleston

3 more colleges are within 30 miles of Charleston.

BridgeValley Community & Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · South Charleston3.6 mi1,400 students West Virginia State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Institute7.5 mi2,991 students

West Virginia Junior College-CharlestonCareer school · For-profit · Cross Lanes10 mi183 students

Straight-line distance from the center of Charleston. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus. Colleges marked › have their own page; the others are too small or don’t report enough to the Department of Education for one.

Colleges in Charleston, WV

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