University of Charleston

University of Charleston

Cost Sheet

Your UC Education is a Great Investment

We understand that one of the most important factors in your college decision can be the cost. At UC, we strive to offer access to an education that is both accessible and affordable.

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2024-2025 Tuition Rates

Undergraduate Charleston Campus

Living On Campus

Direct Costs
Tuition $33,300
Housing $7,910*
Meals $4,370*
Fees** $500
Total fixed charges $46,080
Indirect Estimated Costs
Loan Fees $70
Books/Supplies/Course Material/Equipment $2,000
Transportation $1,400
Personal/Miscellaneous $1,400
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance Budget $50,950

*Housing and food costs are based on median amount of actual costs.
**Stated fees are comprehensive and activity fees. Other fees may apply for parking, laboratory fees, and charges noted in individual course listings. Fees for individual students will vary. The Student Accounts Manager is the best source for information about charges, payments, and student accounts.

Living Off Campus

Direct Costs
Tuition $33,300
Fees $500**
Total Direct Costs $33,800
Indirect Estimated Costs
Loan Fees $70
Housing $6,800
Food/Books/Supplies/Course Material/Equipment $4,600
Transportation $1,700
Personal/Miscellaneous $1,400
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance Budget $50,370

**Stated fees are an estimate of student fees for parking, laboratory fees, and charges noted in individual course listings. Fees for individual students will vary. The Student Solutions Center is the best source for information about charges, payments and student accounts.

Undergraduate

Associate Degree Programs

Cybersecurity $380 per credit hour
approximate total program tuition $22,800
Frontline Leadership $380 per credit hour
approximate total program tuition $22,800
Nursing (ADN) $380 per credit hour
approximate total program tuition $22,800
Occupational
Therapy Assistant
$380 per credit hour
approximate total program tuition $23,940
Radiologic Technology $380 per credit hour
approximate total program tuition $23,940

Online Bachelor Degree Programs

Cybersecurity $380 per credit hour
approximate total program tuition $22,800
Management $380 per credit hour
approximate total program tuition $45,600
Nursing (RN-BSN) $380 per credit hour
approximate total program tuition $11,400 (with unencumbered RN license) $30,400 (without RN license)
Organizational Leadership $380 per credit hour
approximate total program tuition $22,800
Psychology $380 per credit hour
approximate total program tuition $45,600

Graduate

MBA Master of Business Administration
online & in-seat
$600 per credit hour approximate total program tuition $19,800 – $23,400
MSBDA Master of Science in Business and Data Analytics $640 per credit hour approximate total program tuition $19,200
MSSL Master of Science in Strategic Leadership $446 per credit hour approximate total program tuition $16,056
MSCS Master of Science in Cybersecurity $446 per credit hour approximate total program tuition $16,056
Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling $468 per credit hour
Master of Science in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) $625 per credit hour approximate total program tuition $26,250
Program fee of $500 per semester for full-time students, $250 per semester for part-time students
MSOT Master of Science in Occupational Therapy $895 per credit hour

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DEL Doctor of Executive Leadership $760 per credit hour approximate total program tuition $42,630

UC Alumni Discount

Students who have earned an undergraduate or graduate degree from the University of Charleston (Morris Harvey College) are eligible for a 20% tuition discount for the following graduate programs:

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Master of Science in Business and Data Analytics (MSBDA)
  • Master of Science of Strategic Leadership (MSSL)
  • Master of Science in Cyber Security (MSCS)
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
  • Doctor of Executive Leadership (DEL)
  • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Military, Law Enforcement & First Responder Rates

Undergraduate Online
Frontline Leadership — Accounting — Management — Psychology — Organizational Leadership — Cybersecurity
$250 per credit hour
MBA
Master of Business Administration
10% discount on the MBA rate of $600 per credit hour for all military members.
Master of Science in Business and Data Analytics (MSBDA) 10% discount on the MSBDA rate of $640 per credit hour for all military members.
Master of Science in Nursing | Family Nurse Practitioner 10% discount for military/first responders on the $625 per credit hour tuition for the FNP program.
MSSL
Master of Science in
Strategic Leadership
$250 per credit hour
MSCS
Master of Science in
Cybersecurity
$250 per credit hour
DEL
Doctor of
Executive Leadership
$684 per credit hour
(includes UC students from MOU/MOA partners)

Part-Time or Other Rates

1‐11 Credits $410 per credit hour
in the arts, sciences, and business program
($75 part-time student fee per semester)
1‐11 Credits $900 per credit hour
in health sciences program
($75 part-time student fee per semester)
Senior Citizen Rate $160 per course
for undergraduate courses
Auditing A Course $410 per course
Overload Fee $400 per credit hour
for credit hours over 18

Required Fees

Comprehensive Fee $200 per semester (except PharmD P4 and TA-funded military students)
Parking Fee $100 per semester for all Charleston location students (excludes Summer term)
Graduation Fee $200 billed at time of graduation application
Student Activity Fee $50 per semester for Charleston location students (excluding PharmD/PA students in rotation semester)
Health Science Insurance Fee $20/term (Health Science students only)
*Additional fees may be charged for lab or course fees.