University of Charleston

What is the cost of studying for a year at University of Charleston?

For 2024-25, reported average full-time undergraduate tuition was $22,117, with $500 in required fees, for both in-state and out-of-state students. Reported room and board was $12,960, and books and supplies were estimated at $2,000. These figures describe published or estimated expenses, not an individual aid offer.

• 2024-25 average undergraduate tuition and required fees: $22,617.
• Reported annual room and board: $12,960.
• Estimated books and supplies: $2,000.
• Combined total of those listed items: $37,577, before transportation and personal expenses.

A separate published full-time tuition figure of $33,490 appears in later pricing information. It should not be substituted into the 2024-25 calculation above without checking the applicable year, program, and billing schedule. Part-time, graduate, and professional-program charges also differ; the reported 2024-25 part-time undergraduate rate was $380 per credit, while the part-time graduate rate was $575 per credit.

Financial aid changes what an eligible student pays. The reported average undergraduate grant award was $19,206, but an average is not an individual award. Federal grants and loans, state programs, and institutional scholarships can have different eligibility rules; students normally need to complete the FAFSA to be considered for federal aid. Reported net prices also vary substantially by family-income band, so the most useful comparison is a current, itemized aid offer that separates grants from loans and includes housing, transportation, and program-specific charges. Eligible veterans and military-connected students should have the benefits office review how their education benefits interact with other aid.

What are the work-study opportunities at University of Charleston?

Students can explore campus employment and career-related work while enrolled, but a student job is not the same thing as a grant, an internship, or a guaranteed placement. Federal Work-Study, when included in an eligible student's aid package, is generally earned through approved work rather than paid upfront against the tuition bill.

Students interested in Work-Study should complete the FAFSA, review their aid offer, and ask the financial aid office how to find approved openings and record hours. Other campus positions may have separate hiring and eligibility rules. For work tied to a career goal, the university's career services include résumé help, interview preparation, job-search resources, employer events, and counseling available to undergraduates. Students should check whether a prospective job fits their class schedule and whether any internship carries academic credit or separate program requirements.