University of Charleston
- Private
University of Charleston: international tuition 33,990 USD per year, one-year total cost 53,228 USD, acceptance rate 61.5%. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 68, Duolingo 90.
Getting in. The school admits 61.5% of applicants. The SAT range of admitted students is not published. The school does not look at SAT or ACT scores. For English, the school asks for IELTS 5.5+, TOEFL iBT 68+ or Duolingo 90+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 53,228 USD, before any scholarship. 7 scholarships come with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet.
Deadline and visa. The school has not published an application deadline. You apply through Undergraduate Application for admission. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at University of Charleston?
International tuition is 33,990 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 53,228 USD.
What English scores does University of Charleston require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 68, Duolingo 90.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Charleston?
The acceptance rate is 61.5%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
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Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
1888 ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
It requires the FAFSA, which is for U.S. aid applicants, so international eligibility is unclear.
Academic Scholarships for incoming students (GPA-based)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The page does not say whether international students qualify for these GPA-based awards.
Athletic & Cheerleading ScholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.TalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Application method unclearSchool page
International students are not mentioned.
Band, Dance and Choir ScholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.TalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Separate application requiredSchool page
International students are not mentioned.
Innovation ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
International students are not mentioned.
Leonard Riggleman ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
Need is assessed via the FAFSA; international students are not addressed.
Presidential ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Full ride / hybridFull ride / hybridFull-ride or combined criteria (achievement and need); usually very competitive.Separate application requiredSchool page
Eligibility lists admitted freshmen with a 3.75 GPA and does not mention international students.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: January 8, 2027, 5:00 pm EST
Rumley international student scholarship fundIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page
The news item says the fund supports international students but gives no type, criteria or application details.
Undergraduate Academic Scholarships (GPA-based)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page does not say whether international students are eligible.
Admission requirements
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English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiOfficial transcripts with English translation are required, showing a minimum 2.5 GPA.Required
- Teacher recommendationNot required
- Proof of fundsiAfter admission you must provide proof of financial resources to be issued the I-20 for a visa.Required
- Counselor recommendationNot required
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Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Credit for exams
UC reviews official AP scores in July; this page does not state a minimum AP score or a specific credit amount.
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
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