Overview
Student Population
| Location | Institute, West Virginia |
| Online | wvstateu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize Suburban |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Institute, West Virginia, West Virginia State University is a small four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 3,235 prospective students applied, and 2,863 were granted admission. Of those admitted 282 enrolled in the school. 1,560 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,078 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $7,912 plus fees of $525. WVSU is ranked 880 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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WVSU is rated within the lower 24% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for West Virginia State University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#880 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#388 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#10 in Best Colleges in West Virginia
#8 in Best Public Colleges in West Virginia
#19 in Best Value Colleges in West Virginia
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 870/1090 |
| ACT | 17/22 |
| GPA | 3.14 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $20 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,701 |
| Other Fees | $525 |
| Room and Board | $12,886 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,066 |
| Total One Year Cost | $25,090 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 23% |
| Business | 17% |
| Education | 10% |
| Communication | 9% |
| Psychology | 7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=237899 IPEDS survey data for West Virginia State University.
Current students may use the West Virginia State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.