University of Charleston

Not to be confused with College of Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina.

University of Charleston
Former names
Barboursville Seminary of the Southern Methodist Church (1888–1901)
Morris Harvey College (1901–1978)
TypePrivate university
EstablishedSeptember 12, 1888 (1888-09-12)
AccreditationHLC
Endowment$56.9 million
(2023)
PresidentMartin S. Roth
ProvostDaniel K. Silber
Students3,051 (fall 2024)
Undergraduates2,338 (fall 2024)
Postgraduates713 (fall 2024)
Location
Charleston, West Virginia
,
United States
CampusUrban
Other campusesBeckley
NewspaperThe Eagle
Colors   Maroon & gold
NicknameGolden Eagles
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division II • MEC • EIVA
Websitewww.ucwv.edu

The University of Charleston (UC) is a private university in Charleston, West Virginia, United States. Founded in 1888, it also has a satellite campus in Beckley, West Virginia. The university enrolled approximately 3,000 students as of fall 2024.

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