This page describes the current costs of attendance and UC West Virginia."

University Charges & Fees
2010–11 Academic Year

The University of Charleston assists each individual student and family in making the cost of attending a top-quality university affordable. The offices of Admissions and Financial Aid work with each student and family individually throughout the financial aid and scholarship process. Learn more about many of the available options for scholarships and financial aid. For more information about your scholarship and financial aid opportunities, please contact the Office of Admissions at 1.800.995.4682 or at ucadmissions@ucwv.edu.

Undergraduate Tuition Costs

Full-time tuition, 12 or more semester hours ................ $12,350 per semester 

Part-time tuition, 1–11 semester hours 
1–6 credits in the arts, sciences, and business .................$410 per credit 
1–6 credits in nursing and graduate studies .....................$900 per credit   
7–11 credits  ......................................................................$900 per credit 
(Except as noted under "Special Rates" below) 

Special Rates 
Summer Rates ....................................................................$300 per credit hour
Testing for Credit by Exam/Dept. Test ................................$400 per course 
Audit (per course, no credit) ...............................................$400 
Senior Citizens — 60 and over (limited to 6 hours per
   semester/course) ............................................................$160 per course
Private Music Classes .........................................................$875 per credit

Graduate Tuition Costs
(full payment due at the time of registration)

MBAL (tuition).......................................................................$9,000 per semester
MBAL (international study) ..................................................$6,500 
EMBA (tuition) ......................................................................$4,750 per module 
                                                                                             (5 modules)
EMFA (tuition) ......................................................................$6,000 per module
                                                                                             (5 modules)
Pharm.D. (tuition).................................................................$12,875 per semester*
Pharm.D. (technology and professional associations)..........$600 per semester
Pharm.D. graduation fee for P4 students.............................$200 (covers regalia and diploma) 

*For Pharm.D. 3rd and 4th year students, the University reserves the right to increase Tuition & Fees by an amount not to exceed $1,000 per student to cover the cost associated with clinical rotations. In the past, clinical sites have not charges universities for pharmacy student rotations, but some may begin to charge a fee for this service. Total costs are unknown at this time. This additional cost would apply to P3 and P4 pharmacy students, if assessed.

Parking Fees

$100 per semester for full-time students
$50 per semester for part-time students

Room & Board

Room Rates (per year)
Double room..................................................................$4,750
Single room ..................................................................$5,510
Apartment .................. .................................................$5,450
Suite..............................................................................$5,130

Cox Hall
Double-Double..............................................................$3,045
Single............................................................................$4,000

Board Rates
19 meals ............................................................$3,950/year + tax
14 meals ............................................................$3,590/year + tax
14 meals + $225 on card....................................$3,910/year + tax
10 meals + $225 on card....................................$3,590/year + tax
5 meals + $225 on card......................................$1,815/year + tax
5 meals ..............................................................$1,500/year + tax

Freshman students may only get the 19- and 14-meal plans. Other plans are restricted depending on living environment.
Add 6% WV Sales Tax to All Meal Plans
 
Other Costs

  • International Student Health Insurance (yearly, subject to change)
  • Health Science Insurance (per semester, subject to change) 
  • Course materials, laboratory fees, breakages fees, and other charges as noted in the course listings — Variable

Contact the Student Solutions Center for more information — 1.800.995.GOUC (4682)

The University of Charleston reserves the right to alter charges and fees. Final cost structure is solely determined by the University of Charleston. 

Note about charges:

  • Finance charges will accrue on unpaid balances over 30 days old.
  • Unpaid balances may be turned over for collection. If so, then all applicable collection costs and legal fees will be added to the the student's balance.
  • You will be charged for any damage to University property through misuse.
  • You must also pay for any test required by the University for graduation and any test required by the State Board of Education for teacher certification.