Catholic International University

Catholic International University is a small private non-profit baccalaureate institution located in Charles Town, West Virginia, with an undergraduate enrollment of 116. The institution primarily awards associate degrees and career certificates, providing affordable workforce training and structured transfer pathways to four-year universities for students in the surrounding region. As an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader West Virginia postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. The institution maintains an open-admissions policy for most of its programs, making it accessible to a broad range of prospective students. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $13,578 per year. Prospective students are encouraged to review net price calculators and complete the FAFSA early, as institutional aid availability varies significantly by family income level. The institution's curriculum is designed to align with regional workforce needs and provides students with access to internship pipelines, cooperative education opportunities, and career counseling services.