University of Charleston

A small college experience with a University-level educational opportunity! In the past several years, the University has added numerous programs to prepare West Virginians for careers where they can thrive. A worthwhile education!

I admit, that not being from WV, I had never heard of this school. This weekend, however, I visited to run a marathon and absolutely loved the campus. It’s not large at all, but is extremely well cared for, beautiful, and the views on the river are second to none.

The University of Charleston is a very nice, kind and fun family oriented atmospheric place to be. The staff are nice and kind to everyone, the students are nice and kind as well... It's a lovely place!!!

Very pretty campus. Great view of the river.

Small campus but so incredibly accommodating and nice. Really lovely people and atmosphere.

shools that train in very practical professions

I was informed that I'm not eligible to apply to the online MBA program because I don't meet the work experience requirements (I have over 6 years of work experience - just not managerial/professional). The business school is not even accredited by any of the 3 major business school accrediting agencies (ACBSP, AACSB, or IACBE), which is actually rare to find in a university as large as UC. Yes, they are a “member of ACBSP” but they are NOT accredited by this agency. Having any of these business accreditations assures students that its business programs are of high quality and adheres to standards based on latest research and business practices. AACSB is the gold standard that uses research as base on practice and accredits private and public universities like Harvard and many state universities. ACBSP/IACBE usually accredits insituitions that are either have created new business programs and are looking to be AACSB accredited or are lower ranking than AACSB acccredited ones and usually uses a occupational & hands on approach to learning. Without out said accreditation(s) the UC mba program actually ranks lower than many for profit business schools like University of Phoenix, Devry University, & Capella- who are all at least accredited by ACBSP, which should be looked at as the bare minimum for students looking into MBA programs.

A small private school with very positive attitude. The teachers genuinely care and the community of UC is extremely generous.

One of the best universities in West Virginia. Offers a quality education. Suituated on a beautiful campus.

The University of Charleston is a very academically rigorous, yet comprehensive educational institution. If you plan to go to college in West Virginia, I recommend this university.