West Virginia State University

4-years Public College In Institute, WV

West Virginia State University (referred to as WVSU) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Institute, WV. West Virginia State University is a historically black school.It is classified as Master's College and University (smaller programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at West Virginia State University is $9,049 for West Virginia residents and $14,623 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 3,785 and student to faculty ratio is 6.25% (16 to 1).The highest degree offered at West Virginia State University is Master's degree. It offers 2 Year Certificate, and Master's degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$9,049 (West Virginia Residents) $14,623 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate96.18%
Student Population3,785
Test Scores940 (SAT) 19 (ACT)
Graduation Rate35%
Student to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
West Virginia State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1927 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at West Virginia State University is $9,049 for West Virginia residents and $14,623 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at West Virginia State University is $10,018 for West Virginia residents and $21,547 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. West Virginia State University offers the alternative tuition planstuition guarantee, including tuition guarantee. 34 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $8,953 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at West Virginia State University is 96.18% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 12.40%. The average SAT score is 940 and the average ACT score is 19. West Virginia State University accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 3,785 students are attending at West Virginia State University (3,634 undergraduate students). There are 100 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 58 part-time faculty working for West Virginia State University. The students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 283 (full-time) and 59 (part-time). The graduation rate at West Virginia State University is 35% and transfer-out rate is 17%. The retention rate is 61% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
West Virginia State University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. West Virginia State University offers ROTC, study abroad, teacher certification program. On West Virginia State University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at West Virginia State University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army)
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers