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University of Charleston

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Charleston, United States, North America

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University of Charleston

The University of Charleston ("UC") is a private university in Charleston, West Virginia, United States of over 1,300 students. The school was founded in 1888 as the Barboursville Seminary of the Southern Methodist Church. In 1901, it was renamed Morris Harvey College, after a devoted supporter who made his fortune speculating in coal property and other businesses. In 1935 the school moved to downtown Charleston and affiliated with the Mason College of Fine Arts and Music. In 1940, it became independent of the Methodist Church. Seven years later, the school moved to its present campus in the Kanawha City section of Charleston across the river from the State Capitol. In 1951, it purchased the Young-Noyes House as the home of the college president. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. The college fell on hard economic times in the late 1970s and in 1978 changed its name to the University of Charleston to reflect both its addition of post graduate programs and its close ties with the local community. Beginning with the inauguration of the current president, Dr. Edwin H. Welch, the school has undergone a physical and academic transformation.

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  • Tuition

    Tuition Fees Local - Currency 
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    Tuition Fees Local - Amount 
    24,700
    Tuition Fees - International (Average) 
    24,700
    Tuition Fees - Description 
    Tuition fees are stated on a yearly basis for certain undergraduate degrees and do not include accommodation. These amounts are representative and do not reflect all degrees.
  • Entrance Requirements

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    SAT Score

    890
  • Information & Statistics

    Total Number of Students 
    1,518
    Number of Academic Staff 
    98
    Student to Staff Ratio 
    15

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University Address 
2300 MacCorkle Avenue- SE
Charleston  West Virginia  25304
United States

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Reviewer: Anonymous
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5
Average: 5 (1 vote)
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It was one of the best educational experiences

Reviewer: Anonymous
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5
Average: 5 (1 vote)
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It was really nice to attend such a great university, I like the environment and faculty of the University of Health Sciences Antigua.

Reviewer: Rebecca R.
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Studying at St. Andrews was one of the best choices I have ever made.

Reviewer: Andrew L.
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Average: 4 (1 vote)
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I went to FSU on an athletic scholarship having finished a degree at Stirling University in Scotland.