West Virginia State University
West Virginia State University (WVSU) is a public historically black, land-grant university in Institute, West Virginia, United States. Founded in 1891 as the West Virginia Colored Institute. It is one of the original 19 land-grant colleges and universities established by the second Morrill Act of 1890, which evolved as a diverse and inclusive campus. Following desegregation, WVSU's student population slowly became more white than black. As of 2017, WVSU's student body was 75% white and only 8% African-American.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 96%
- Average net price: $11,055
- Undergraduate enrollment: 4,138
- Graduation rate (150%): 39%
- Graduation rate (200%): 32%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 45%
- Student to faculty ratio: 13:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $40,492
- Median earnings (8 years): $38,867
- Median earnings (6 years): $32,849
- Control: Public
- Locale: Suburb, midsize
- Calendar: Semester
- City: Institute, WV
Majors and programs
The most common programs at West Virginia State University include Business Administration and Management, General Studies, Criminal Justice.
- Business Administration and Management (50 bachelor's) · median earnings $50,169 4 years after graduation · median debt $24,700
- General Studies (37 bachelor's) · median earnings $47,026 4 years after graduation · median debt $24,750
- Criminal Justice (34 bachelor's) · median earnings $50,063 4 years after graduation · median debt $22,532
- Elementary Education and Teaching (19 bachelor's) · median earnings $43,924 4 years after graduation · median debt $24,000
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education (18 bachelor's) · median earnings $46,622 4 years after graduation · median debt $20,750
- Nursing (17 bachelor's)
- Social Work (16 bachelor's) · median earnings $41,571 4 years after graduation · median debt $31,000
- Biology (11 bachelor's)
- Psychology (11 bachelor's) · median earnings $42,434 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,000
- Secondary Education and Teaching (10 bachelor's) · median earnings $43,924 4 years after graduation · median debt $24,000
Degree mix: Business 42%, Engineering 3%, Computer Science 4%, Health 19%, Biological Sciences 14%, Psychology 9%, Communication 9%.
Award levels offered: Certificates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral.
Cost
West Virginia State University students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $9,457 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $9,457
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $10,225
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $10,703
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $13,798
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $17,355
- In-state tuition and fees: $9,570
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $14,990
- Books and supplies: $1,206
- On-campus room and board: $13,522
- Off-campus room and board: $13,522
- Off-campus with family: $3,761
- Typical cost of attendance: $19,772
- Sticker vs net gap: 44%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 20%
- Federal loan recipients: 18%
- Average institutional grant: $5,008
- Average federal loan: $7,956
- Median debt at graduation: $23,338
Admissions
West Virginia State University admits 96% of applicants. Of students admitted, 6% enrolled.
- Applications: 6,163
- Admitted: 5,914
- Enrolled: 326
- Yield (first-choice signal): 6%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 4,138
- Women: 59%
- Commuter share (estimated): 91%
- Part-time undergraduates: 8%
- Age 25 and older: 8%
- Graduate students: 112
- Graduation rate: 39%
- Come back after freshman year: 57%
- First-generation: 43%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 57%
- Student to faculty: 13:1
- Professor salary: $71,188
- Associate professor salary: $67,253
- Assistant professor salary: $60,194
- On-campus housing capacity: 376
- Meal plan meals per week: 19
- Average SAT: 930
- Average ACT: 18
- Study abroad: Available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the West Virginia State University acceptance rate? West Virginia State University admits 96% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does West Virginia State University cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $9,457 a year after aid. Average net price is $11,055.
What majors does West Virginia State University offer? Popular programs include Business Administration and Management, General Studies, Criminal Justice, Elementary Education and Teaching, Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education.
What is the average salary after West Virginia State University? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $40,492 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the West Virginia State University graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 45% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 39%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. West Virginia State University official site: https://wvstateu.edu.