University of Charleston 2025/2026 Rankings

 

The University of Charleston continues to make impressive strides in national rankings, solidifying its reputation as a leading institution for academic excellence and student success. This past year, UC has been recognized for overall achievement, support of military students and spouses, and individual program excellence.

Niche.com:  UC was named the #1 best college in West Virginia for 2025 and 2026

U.S. News & World Report: Ranked as a Best National University and a Top Performer on Social Mobility. UC is also ranked nationally in Nursing programs.

Princeton Review: Named UC one of its “Best Schools” for 2025 and 2026

Colleges of Distinction: UC was named a “Best College” for 2025-2026

VIQTORY/Military Friendly® Schools: Named UC a Silver Level Military Friendly School and a 2025 Military Friendly Spouse School. UC-Beckley was also named a Silver Level Military Friendly School.

The American Association for Men in Nursing: Named UC as one of the “Best Schools for Men in Nursing” for the second year in a row. UC is the only West Virginia school named.

College Consensus: Ranked UC as one of its “Best Online Colleges in West Virginia and   named us as a “Best Online Leadership Doctorate” program

College Factual: Ranked UC the #6 school for “Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges in West Virginia.”

Money.com: UC was given five stars (out of 5) and named a “Best College for Online Bachelor’s Degree Programs”

Intelligent.com: UC was cited for excellence in several programs:

Best Online Master’s in Internet Security Degree Programs of 2025 | Ranked #5
Best Accelerated Online Master’s Degree Programs of 2025 | Ranked #39
Best Online Cyber Security Degree Programs of 2025 | Ranked #46
Best Online Master’s in Cybersecurity Degree Programs of 2025 | Ranked #49

College Raptor: UC was ranked #4 overall in the Mountain East Conference