West Virginia State University
- 4 Year
- INSTITUTE, WV
CollegeGrad School
West Virginia State University
- 4 Year
- INSTITUTE, WV
- Rating 3.6 out of 5 367 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade C+
- Valuegrade C
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Campusgrade B+
- Athleticsgrade B
- Party Scenegrade A minus
- Professorsgrade B minus
- Locationgrade unavailable
- Dormsgrade B minus
- Campus Foodgrade B+
- Student Lifegrade B
- Safetygrade B
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About
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Mountain East Conference
West Virginia State University Rankings
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West Virginia State Admissions
Acceptance Rate
89%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
870-1090
ACT Range
17-22
Application Fee
$20
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No data available
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Cost
Net Price
$12,399 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$8,761 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
92%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade B minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
18:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
60%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 20 responses64%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 22 responses64%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 22 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Business59 Graduates
- Liberal Arts and Humanities43 Graduates
- Criminal Justice and Safety Studies41 Graduates
- Social Work and Youth Services31 Graduates
- Elementary Education30 Graduates
- Psychology21 Graduates
- Biology17 Graduates
- Communications17 Graduates
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching17 Graduates
- History16 Graduates
Online
Online Programs Offered
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,498 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
2,004
Undergrads Over 25
10%
Pell Grant
51%
Varsity Athletes
18%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Poll
39%
of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene. 23 responsesPoll
41%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 29 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$29,800 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
30%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
90%
National
83%85%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 13 responsesSimilar Colleges
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West Virginia State University Reviews
Rating 3.6 out of 5 367 reviews
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I have enjoyed the campus tour, and the student body.Everyone I encountered was very hospitable and helpful. From what I know, it’s a decent school. However, diversity is lacking, and academics could be better from what I have heard. I am not yet a student at West Virginia State University, but I look forward to attending. I have heard the party scene is interesting, and that is a main vantage point for the school. Obviously the athletics are good, that is the main thing the school is known for! I know nothing of return of investment, but I have received sufficient financial aid.
West Virginia State University has exceptional undergraduate STEM programs. I graduated with a B.S. in Biology in December 2021 and throughout my 4-year enrollment, I was provided with opportunities that students at other schools in my area were not. These opportunities included extensive field and lab work, internship connections, and hands-on experience with high-tech scientific applications such as PCR. The faculty members within the science department were able to connect with individual students more readily, as the average class size is typically below 20 students. WVSU is a HBCU, so there is great diversity and inclusiveness on campus. The city of Institute, WV occasionally has gun violence and drug activity, but WVSU is located beside the city's police station for maximum security.
Great school! I attended here as in-state engineering student. Caring professors, plentiful extracurriculars, and good facilities.