What division is Charleston?

Charleston competes at the NCAA Division II level in the Independent.

What GPA do you need for Charleston?

The average GPA at Charleston is 3.3. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is Charleston?

Charleston has an enrollment of approximately 11,000 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Charleston?

Charleston has an acceptance rate of 80%.

How do I get recruited to play at Charleston?

To get recruited at Charleston, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Charleston's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Charleston

Charleston, WVD-IIIndependent

Updated July 13, 2026

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NCAA Division II

Division

11,000

Enrollment

3.3

Avg GPA

80%

Acceptance

56%

Graduation

71%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.3+ GPA bar.

Charleston is a NCAA Division II program in the Independent, located in Charleston, WV. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Charleston, with Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions and coaching staff and roster history for football, basketball, and track & field.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.3

Graduation

56%

Acceptance

80%

Student:Faculty

8:1

Retention

71%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Variable

Median Earnings

$17,000

Coaching Staff26 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Charleston Athletics

Charleston is a NCAA Division II athletic program located in Charleston, WV, competing in the Independent. With an enrollment of 11,000 students, Charleston offers a large campus environment for student-athletes. We map coaching staff and roster history for football, basketball, and track & field at Charleston, visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Charleston is 3.3. The school maintains a 56% graduation rate.

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